Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) celebrates outdoor recreation, cherishes our backcountry and acts to protect both for future generations. Our 21,000 members, from all corners of New Zealand, explore our wild places.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
