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 negative effects the Bill will have on the governance and management of public [...]
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 to the booking system. In their consultation documents, DOC has proposed several different [...]
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 waters managed by the Department of Conservation. This wild and rugged [...]
FMC’s submission on LINZ’s long-term plan ‘Pathways to Resilience’
FMC recently made a submission on LINZ’s proposed Long-term Insights Briefing: ‘Pathways to resilience: Future-proofing Crown land stewardship’. Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) manages 1.7 million hectares of Crown land, which [...]
FMC’s submission on draft Te Hiku o Te Ika-a-Māui / Far North Conservation Management Strategy
FMC has recently submitted on the draft Te Hiku o Te-Ika-a-Māui Conservation Management Strategy. One of the main issues we touched on in our submission is the need for greater clarity about the state [...]
FMC joins outdoor recreation groups in a call for changes to health and safety laws to protect public access and recreation opportunities
Along with the Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust (ACAT), FMC led and greatly contributed to the writing of the joint submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to amend health and safety [...]