FMC Press Releases
No space for an undemocratic Fast-track Bill
‘We must closely guard the welfare of our national parks and reserves. These should not be regarded as the property of our minister or the government. They belong to [...]
FMC is appealing the High Court’s decision in the case of Griffin Creek hydro scheme
Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is taking the next step to protect Griffin Creek, a unique West Coast river, from excessive and unnecessary use by the proposed hydro scheme. Griffin Creek [...]
Department of Conservation pauses fire alarms rollout after concerns raised by FMC
The Department of Conservation has announced that plans to roll out heat detectors to all backcountry huts with six or more bunks have been paused pending further work on legislative [...]
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 [...]
FMC Executive Elections 2023
Nominations for the FMC Executive closed last Wednesday, 13 April 2023. Below is a summary of how the Executive for the year 2023-24 is shaping up. We have received more [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
