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This year an election is required for the position of PresidentThe poll is conducted by email. Every club is urged to exercise its right [...]
Stewardship land is public conservation land, mostly with high values, but without the classifications to match those values. It includes the Remarkables, the Waitaha, [...]
FMC has written a submission on proposed law changes relating to how stewardship land is reclassified. Stewardship land - or ‘Conservation Areas’ under the [...]
It’s that time of the year again when we ask all our member clubs to think about nominating someone for the Executive. It is [...]
Submissions on Lowburn Valley tenure review are currently open, until Monday 7 March 2022. Lowburn Valley is a 5,815 hectare pastoral lease located on [...]
The 508 page draft Regional Parks Management Plan prepared by Auckland Council is currently open for public submissions, until this Friday, 4 March 2022. [...]
We are mourning the passing, during the past month, of several figures who have given hugely to FMC and to the wider outdoor community. [...]
FMC has submitted on a 30 year concession renewal application - including summer and winter non-skiing activities - for the Treble Cone Ski Field [...]
Christchurch based Bishopdale Tramping Club has just been formally accepted as FMC's newest member club. This brings FMC's total membership to 100 clubs. FMC [...]
On 30 November 2021, the Minister of Tourism announced the freedom camping changes Government intends to make in 2022. These changes seek to improve [...]
FMC is delighted to welcome Whitewater New Zealand (WWNZ) as our 99th affiliated club. Representing 15 kayaking and canoe clubs, and a total [...]
In September 2021, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) announced that a tenure review agreement has been reached for Otago high country pastoral lease Hukarere [...]
In the wake of the tragedy on Whakaari/White Island, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is reviewing the health and safety regulations for [...]
The recipients of the 2021 FMC Expedition Scholarships have been announced: Simon Bell Memorial Expedition Scholarship Alastair McDowell, Canterbury Mountaineering Club, to support an [...]
Update: 29 October 2021 Conference cancelled due to COVID. It is with regret that FMC has decided to cancel this event. The decision was [...]
In the summer season of 2021/22, Victoria Bruce and her daughter Emilie (aged 7) will attempt the Te Araroa Trail. [...]
***Indefinitely postponed until Covid Alert Level 1*** Absentee bids will continue to be accepted, and all bidders will be notified by HVTC by [...]
FMC has been working on ensuring access at Ruapehu Maunga remains equitable, particularly through the winter months. Unfortunately, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, the concessionaire, has [...]
FMC is proud to offer Youth Expedition Scholarships for the 11th year running, and the Simon Bell Memorial Scholarship for the sixth consecutive year. For [...]
Changes are coming for incorporated societies. FMC has submitted on the bill, and wil try to help clubs make the transition.
FMC recently submitted on the new car parking restrictions proposed for Whakapapa Village in Tongariro National Park. The outcome of the consultation is detailed [...]
