Holdsworth Jumbo Bookable Huts Trial
From 2013 DOC has undertaken a trial of a booking system on the Holdsworth Jumbo circuit. This booking system has different characteristics from others around the country, in that the Annual Hut Pass is able [...]
Ruahine Conservation Park Land Exchange
FMC has been closely following the process around the proposed Ruataniwha Dam in the headwaters of the Makaroro river. FMC chose not to submit to the Board of Inquiry set up to assess the scheme [...]
Rameka Track
FMC recently wrote in support of a proposal by Tasman District Council to redesignate part of the Rameka Pack Track from roadway to track allowable only for cyclists and pedestrians. Project Rameka is an excellent and [...]
The Grampians – Tenure Review Submission
FMC has submitted on the tenure review proposal for The Grampians Pastoral lease. This large leasehold of around 16,000 hectares sits to the east of the Mackenzie Basin, you pass through the Grampians on the [...]
Health and Safety Reform Bill – Concerns expressed
FMC has expressed concern to several government ministers and select committee members regarding the Health and Safety Reform Bill which threatens to impose a regulatory burden on volunteer organisations and provide an opportunity for concessionaires [...]
Morven Hills – Tenure Review Submission
FMC has submitted on the Tenure review proposal for Morven Hills station. This well-known high country station was established in the 1850's, and is known for its historic stone woolshed and its rugged faces to [...]