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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 [...]

By |2024-03-15T17:52:08+13:00March 15th, 2024|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on No space for an undemocratic Fast-track Bill

Keeping an eye on the sale of Matangi station, a recreational jewel in Central Otago

The Matangi station, a private property with wonderful recreational opportunities, is a tussock-cloaked landscape jewel located close to Alexandra, Central Otago. The station has recently been put up on [...]

By |2024-03-04T16:00:00+13:00March 4th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Keeping an eye on the sale of Matangi station, a recreational jewel in Central Otago

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 [...]

By |2023-12-19T10:11:07+13:00December 19th, 2023|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on FMC is appealing the High Court’s decision in the case of Griffin Creek hydro scheme

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 [...]

By |2023-12-06T13:29:48+13:00December 6th, 2023|Categories: News, Press Releases|Comments Off on Department of Conservation pauses fire alarms rollout after concerns raised by FMC

Submission on Rakitata River revival strategy

FMC has written a submission on the Rakitata (Rangitata) River revival strategy developed by Department of Conservation. The submission makes recommendations on relevant high-level issues applying to the whole river, [...]

By |2023-10-26T02:15:00+13:00October 25th, 2023|Categories: News, Submissions|Comments Off on Submission on Rakitata River revival strategy

2023 FMC Expedition Scholarship and Training Grant recipients announced

The recipients of the 2023 FMC Expedition Scholarships have been announced: Simon Bell Memorial Expedition Scholarship Monique Bon, Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club, for an expedition into the Humboldt Mountains [...]

By |2023-10-17T12:45:26+13:00October 17th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on 2023 FMC Expedition Scholarship and Training Grant recipients announced

Introducing FMC’s Communications Officer, Masha Oliver

Kia ora koutou e te whānau, My name is Masha and I am the new FMC Communications Officer. I grew up a few streets away from the first married couple [...]

By |2023-08-21T13:04:28+12:00August 9th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on Introducing FMC’s Communications Officer, Masha Oliver

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

2023 FMC Expedition Scholarship and Training Grant applications are open

FMC is proud to offer Youth Expedition Scholarships for the 13th year running, and the Simon Bell Memorial Scholarship for the eighth consecutive year. For information on how to apply, [...]

By |2023-07-20T12:41:56+12:00July 18th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on 2023 FMC Expedition Scholarship and Training Grant applications are open
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