News from FMC
The 508 page draft Regional Parks Management Plan prepared by Auckland Council is currently open for public submissions, until this Friday, 4 March 2022. FMC has written a submission, which is [...]
We are mourning the passing, during the past month, of several figures who have given hugely to FMC and to the wider outdoor community. Jan Heine, keen tramper and botanist, [...]
FMC has submitted on a 30 year concession renewal application - including summer and winter non-skiing activities - for the Treble Cone Ski Field in the Motatapu Conservation Area, public [...]
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 is delighted to welcome one more [...]
On 30 November 2021, the Minister of Tourism announced the freedom camping changes Government intends to make in 2022. These changes seek to improve the sustainability of freedom camping in [...]
FMC is delighted to welcome Whitewater New Zealand (WWNZ) as our 99th affiliated club. Representing 15 kayaking and canoe clubs, and a total of 1000 members, WWNZ’s mission is [...]
In September 2021, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) announced that a tenure review agreement has been reached for Otago high country pastoral lease Hukarere Station. The 7,177ha high country station [...]
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 Adventure Activities. The proposal has been [...]
The recipients of the 2021 FMC Expedition Scholarships have been announced: Simon Bell Memorial Expedition Scholarship Alastair McDowell, Canterbury Mountaineering Club, to support an enchainment of all 24 3000m peaks [...]
***Indefinitely postponed until Covid Alert Level 1*** Absentee bids will continue to be accepted, and all bidders will be notified by HVTC by email when the auction is re-scheduled. Over [...]
