Overseas Investment Bill could undermine public access
“New Zealanders must retain their right to enjoy the places that define who we are,” says FMC Executive Board Member Raymond Ford, in response to the government’s proposed changes [...]
FMC advocacy helps scale back quarry proposal in South Westland
In a win for UNESCO protection's integrity and conservation generally, a 15-hectare quarry proposal for old-growth forest in the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area [...]
Call for fair treatment of users in proposed car park charging scheme at Aoraki/Mount Cook
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is trialing a car parking fee at the White Horse Hill car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is [...]
FMC reaffirms opposition to Waitaha Hydro Scheme
The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC) remains firmly opposed to the proposed Waitaha Hydro scheme. We are aware that Whitewater New Zealand (WWNZ) has reached an agreement [...]
Tracking our wins: Highlights from the year so far
It's been a busy year so far here at FMC! If you'd like to see what we've been up to, check out our key achievements map. It outlines small [...]
FMC’s submission on Manuka Point Station access
FMC has recommended DOC decline a Manuka Point Station application to change a public access outcome of its tenure review. If granted, the change would reduce secure legal access [...]
Commemorative trips planned
On the 3rd of July, 1919, Mr W.H. Field, MP for Otaki and Mr F.W Vossellor "called a meeting of tramp enthusiasts...to consider the formation of a Tararua Club in [...]
