Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) celebrates outdoor recreation, cherishes our backcountry and acts to protect both for future generations. Our 21,000 members, from all corners of New Zealand, explore our wild places.
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2020 FMC Expedition Scholarship and Training Grant recipients announced
The recipients of the 2020 FMC Expedition Scholarships have been announced:
Simon Bell Memorial Expedition Scholarship
Tara Mulvany, FMC Individual Supporter, for a journey along the Southern […]
Les Molloy elected FMC patron
While the general election stole the headlines on Saturday, another important election took place in Wellington at the same time:
Les Molloy was elected FMC […]
Political parties’ answers to FMC’s questions
Notice of General Meeting
Earlier in September we sent a notice to all clubs about a General Meeting being called on Saturday 17 October 2020 to:
• elect […]
Conceding the commons… conceding nature?
Public lands are New Zealanders’ commons, and are administered on their behalf by the Department of Conservation under the Conservation Act 1987. Potential to […]
FMC’s submission on the application by Precision Helicopters Ltd for landings in the Hokitika backcountry
The Department of Conservation publicly notified an application for a concession by Precision Helicopters Ltd for regular landings in the backcountry inland of Hokitika. […]