Glenlee Run tenure review
Glenlee Run, located in Marlborough on the north side of the Awatere River, is currently undergoing tenure review. The land is under a renewable occupation licence, not a pastoral lease; the review is being undertaken under [...]
FMC Submission on Zero Carbon Bill
Submissions on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill closed on 16 July 2019. FMC recognizes that climate change is a matter of highest importance, and that our recreational activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions [...]
Private road opposed
Following a request from a local member, FMC has acted to oppose another private road being planned to dissect the mountainous spine of the Coromandel on a non-notified basis. The road, would pass through the [...]
Walking Access Act review
The Ministry for Primary Industries is currently seeking submissions on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008. The deadline for submissions is 2 July 2019. Click here for instructions on how to submit. FMC [...]
The Griffin still roars
Update 25 March 2019: The proposed concession variation application has been formally withdrawn!: FMC's support to the NZ Canyoning Association has resulted in a stay of execution for the canyoning opportunities in Griffin Creek. Although [...]
FMC submission on MBIE draft national tourism strategy
The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment published its draft national tourism strategy and invited consultation. The FMC submission on the draft explained our values and policies, and articulated how those values must be upheld in [...]