Background The Hunter River flows 42km from the Main Divide of the Southern Alps into the head of Lake Hāwea. While the river's [...]

The Department of Conservation has publicly notified an application by Path New Zealand Limited for a lease and licence to build and operate a [...]

It is with sadness that we report on the passing of FMC's patron, Allan Evans. Allan was 95 years old. Allan was FMC's president [...]

A whole year after DOC's decision on the Waitaha hydro scheme was due, DOC sent all submitters a letter outlining a proposal by Westpower, [...]

FMC is giving away 2 Festival Passes for the NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival. A festival pass gives the holder a seat to [...]

The Backcountry Trust funds and supports volunteers to maintain huts and build tracks for outdoor enthusiasts including trampers, deerstalkers and mountain bikers. The Trust [...]

The Adams Wilderness Area extends over 466 square kilometers of pristine, rugged country in the Southern Alps, centred on the Garden of Eden and [...]

We are delighted to welcome Crystal Brindle from Te Anau as a new member of our Executive. Originally from the United States, Crystal is [...]

Tramping Clubs, NZDA Branches and other custodians are welcome to put this report from the last Tararua Aorangi Rimutaka Huts Committee meeting on 9 [...]

Background Perched high above the Tasman Sea on the slopes of Mount Tutoko is an unlikely ice plateau straddling Napunatoru Pass; it is [...]

FMC is delighted to welcome Danilo to the staff team. Danilo should need no introduction to those with the latest copy of Moirs Guide- [...]

The Firearms Safety Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (FSCANZ) are disappointed that a hunter has been shot during the 2018 roar period in the [...]

"A victory for the outdoor community, for the rule of law on public land, and for the intrinsic values of Fiordland". - FMC President Peter [...]

 FMC is deeply concerned that the National Ambulance Sector Office (NASO) has excluded Taupo, Rotorua and Te Anau in its recent call for air [...]

Would you like to work for the New Zealand outdoor community, to fight for conservation and recreation, and help us to ensure that our [...]

FMC is opposing an application to extend Aoraki Court Motel in Mt Cook Village until the future management of the National Park, including the [...]

Federated Mountain Clubs President Peter Wilson is calling on Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, and Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods, to turn down the [...]

FMC is pleased to announce the award of 15 pack-rafting training scholarships worth $300 each. There were a pleasing number of quality applicants for [...]

Adventurous Kiwis are heading to the hills this summer, and a handful of parties have recieved a leg-up from FMC Expedition Scholarship awards.

In the evening of the 3rd of July, 1919, William Hughes Field and Frederick William Vosseler held “a meeting of ‘tramp’ enthusiasts”. The 21 [...]

FMC recently submitted on the Ferintosh Station tenure review process. The full submission can be found here: FMC Ferintosh Crown pastoral tenure review FMC believes [...]