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FMC welcomes funding outcomes for BCT

Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) warmly welcomes the Department of Conservation’s decision to grant the Backcountry Trust (BCT) $1 million over two years through the Community Conservation Partnerships Fund (CCPF). In [...]

By |2023-07-31T09:54:16+12:00July 31st, 2023|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on FMC welcomes funding outcomes for BCT

Mokai Access in Ruahine Forest Park reopens Saturday 24th December 2022

Federated Mountain Clubs is excited to announce that the previously obstructed public access through Mokai Station to the Ruahine Forest Park has been reinstated and is available for the public [...]

By |2022-12-23T15:50:47+13:00December 23rd, 2022|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on Mokai Access in Ruahine Forest Park reopens Saturday 24th December 2022

Te Urewera Hut Replacements

MEDIA RELEASE 29 October 2022 Te Urewera Hut Replacements "FMC is looking forward to meeting with Ngai Tūhoe in early November to discuss the future of huts, accommodation and recreation [...]

By |2022-10-29T10:57:35+13:00October 29th, 2022|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on Te Urewera Hut Replacements

FMC comments on reports of hut removals in Te Urewera

Media Release 12/10/2022 FMC comments on reports of hut removals in Te Urewera “The proposal to remove DOC huts from Te Urewera has come as somewhat of a surprise to [...]

By |2022-10-19T16:23:25+13:00October 12th, 2022|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on FMC comments on reports of hut removals in Te Urewera

Introducing KiwiShare – Federated Mountain Clubs’ 2020 election campaign

KiwiShare is about New Zealanders’ place in our wild outdoors. It’s about genuinely fostering backcountry recreation for all New Zealanders and properly looking after the land that is our home. [...]

By |2023-05-23T11:33:39+12:00June 30th, 2020|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on Introducing KiwiShare – Federated Mountain Clubs’ 2020 election campaign

FMC thanks outdoor community for keeping it local during COVID-19 pandemic

Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) thanks the outdoor community for keeping to local outdoor activities during the four week lockdown period imposed under COVID-19 Alert Level 4. “We know this hasn’t [...]

By |2020-04-20T17:15:37+12:00April 20th, 2020|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on FMC thanks outdoor community for keeping it local during COVID-19 pandemic

FMC calls on NZSki to consider alternatives to charging for access

FMC President Jan Finlayson is urging NZSki to hit pause on its plan to charge for vehicle access on the Remarkables Ski Field Access Road this summer. Nearly all the [...]

By |2020-01-22T10:15:13+13:00January 22nd, 2020|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on FMC calls on NZSki to consider alternatives to charging for access

A Century of Trailblazing in New Zealand

THE Tararua Tramping Club marks its 100th anniversary this weekend, making it one of the oldest clubs in the country, and will celebrate pioneering organised outdoor recreation in New Zealand. To [...]

By |2019-06-25T15:28:52+12:00June 25th, 2019|Categories: News, Press Releases, Uncategorised|Comments Off on A Century of Trailblazing in New Zealand
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