Manuka Point

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 [...]

By |2025-07-25T11:24:56+12:00July 25th, 2025|Categories: News, Press Releases|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Overseas Investment Bill could undermine public access

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 [...]

By |2025-07-25T10:41:27+12:00July 24th, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on FMC advocacy helps scale back quarry proposal in South Westland

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 [...]

By |2025-07-17T16:47:06+12:00July 17th, 2025|Categories: News, Press Releases|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Call for fair treatment of users in proposed car park charging scheme at Aoraki/Mount Cook

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 [...]

By |2025-07-02T16:24:06+12:00July 2nd, 2025|Categories: News, Press Releases|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on FMC reaffirms opposition to Waitaha Hydro Scheme

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 [...]

By |2025-07-01T18:16:52+12:00July 1st, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Tracking our wins: Highlights from the year so far

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 [...]

By |2025-06-19T15:13:07+12:00May 20th, 2025|Categories: News, Submissions|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on FMC’s submission on Manuka Point Station access
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