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FMC’s submission on DOC’s proposed charges for access to some public conservation land
If you draw a line from Hokitika to Timaru, nearly everything south of it makes up about a third of New Zealand’s land—the […]
FMC’s submission on the future of Whakapapa Ski Area
Whakapapa Holdings 2024 Limited has applied for a concession to operate the Whakapapa Ski Area on Mt Ruapehu for the next ten years. In general, […]
FMC’s submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
FMC has written a submission to the proposed Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. Our submission focuses on areas related to the […]
A year in a retrospect: Celebrating achievements together
As the year is nearing an end, we thought to look at the year behind us and see what we’ve done well. Here is what […]
FMC’s submission on DOC’s bivvy and basic hut charging, camping pricing and bookable facilities
In early December, FMC wrote a submission on DOC’s changes to bivvy and basic hut charges, changes to camping prices and adding huts […]
Conservation first for Te Tai Poutini West Coast Conservation Management Strategy
Te Tai Poutini, the West Coast, is a raw and untamed gem of Aotearoa’s natural beauty, with over 80% of its land and […]