Waitaha River hydro application declined
Some great news at last The Minister for the Environment David Parker has announced that an application from Westpower Ltd to build and operate a hydro-electric power scheme on the [...]
Waitaia Bay forestry road application declined
FMC is pleased to report that "The Waitaia Forestry Limited application (WK-28733-OTH) for a concession (considered as a reconsideration) for a right of way easement over Coromandel Forest Park has [...]
DOC is reviewing the Hut Service Standards
The Department of Conservation has announced a review of the Hut Service Standards. FMC is providing feedback in the early stages of this review. Background Hut Service Standards were first [...]
Glenlee Run tenure review
Glenlee Run, located in Marlborough on the north side of the Awatere River, is currently undergoing tenure review. The land is under a renewable occupation licence, not a pastoral lease; the [...]
FMC Submission on Zero Carbon Bill
Submissions on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill closed on 16 July 2019. FMC recognizes that climate change is a matter of highest importance, and that our recreational activities [...]
Private road opposed
Following a request from a local member, FMC has acted to oppose another private road being planned to dissect the mountainous spine of the Coromandel on a non-notified basis. The [...]
Walking Access Act review
The Ministry for Primary Industries is currently seeking submissions on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008. The deadline for submissions is 2 July 2019. Click here for instructions [...]
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 [...]
West Coast CMS amendment process halted
The Department of Conservation has announced this morning that the process of amending the West Coast Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) is being halted, and that recent changes to the Paparoa [...]
Election 2019 Results
The election for the position of FMC Vice-President closed at 5pm on 17 May 2019. Congratulations to Tania Seward on being elected FMC Vice-President for the year 2019-2020. Tania is [...]