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Protecting an Outdoor Life
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The voice of Aotearoa New Zealand’s outdoor recreation community, we stand for the freedom of the hills.

Federated Mountain Clubs represents individuals and 100 clubs who explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s wild places. We celebrate outdoor recreation, cherish our backcountry and take action to protect both for future generations.

FMC is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. Founded in 1931, we now represent over 22,000 outdoors people.

About Us

Our Legacy, Our Impact

Together, we are moving mountains

Be it advocating for wise management of New Zealand’s conservation land, protecting public access to it, supporting our members or providing a space for a constructive debate – our work has and continues to create a positive impact.

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Latest News

FMC calls on Kiwis to join them for the third year of Love Our Huts
Love Our Huts is returning for its third consecutive season and Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC) is calling on Kiwis to give some love to the backcountry.

FMC supports MOU between DOC and Backcountry Trust
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced a new MOU between DOC and Backcountry Trust this month, supporting the preservation of our backcountry huts and tracks.
FMC lodges neutral submission on Whangaehu River waste discharge
Following significant changes and extensive consultation on the Winstone Pulp application to discharge waste into Whangaehu River, FMC has lodged a neutral submission.
FMC raises concerns about proposed National Conservation Policy Statement
FMC has lodged its submission on the National Conservation Policy Statement (NCPS), which is enabled through the Conservation Amendment Bill and will guide all the area planning over public conservation land.