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The Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) today announced the members of the new South Island High Country Advisory Group.

The Advisory Group […]

The Department of Conservation has publicly notified an application by Path New Zealand Limited for a lease and licence to build and operate a […]

The editor of Backcountry, FMC’s flagship publication, is retiring later this year.

If you are interested in the position, e-mail a brief CV and a proposal […]

It is with sadness that we report on the passing of FMC’s patron, Allan Evans. Allan was 95 years old.

Allan was FMC’s president in the […]

A whole year after DOC’s decision on the Waitaha hydro scheme was due, DOC sent all submitters a letter outlining a proposal by Westpower, […]

FMC is giving away 2 Festival Passes for the NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival.

A festival pass gives the holder a seat to […]