News from FMC
Whitewater New Zealand welcomed to FMC
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 [...]
Agreement reached for Hukarere Station tenure review
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 [...]
Proposed changes to the Adventure Activities Regulatory Regime
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 [...]
2021 FMC Expedition Scholarship and Training Grant recipients announced
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 [...]
Sale of the Arnold Heine Book Collection
***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 [...]
Ruapehu Weekend Bookable Parking
FMC has been working on ensuring access at Ruapehu Maunga remains equitable, particularly through the winter months. Unfortunately, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, the concessionaire, has gone ahead with its plans to [...]
2021 FMC Expedition Scholarship and Training Grant applications are open
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 information on how to apply, and [...]
FMC submission on Incorporated Societies Bill 2021
Changes are coming for incorporated societies. FMC has submitted on the bill, and wil try to help clubs make the transition.
Whakapapa Village public parking areas and restrictions
FMC recently submitted on the new car parking restrictions proposed for Whakapapa Village in Tongariro National Park. The outcome of the consultation is detailed in the image below and makes [...]
Forgotten Lands forgotten no longer? Government speeds up stewardship land reclassification
Federated Mountain Clubs welcomes Acting Conservation Minister Ayesha Verrall's 28 May 2021 announcement that the Government is accelerating the reclassification of stewardship land to ensure land with high conservation value [...]
