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FMC 90th Anniversary – Registrations are open!
We warmly invite you to register online for FMC’s 90th anniversary celebrations. The $40 fee includes a buffet dinner on the Saturday night.
We have also published a list of speakers (more to be confirmed soon) and information on the venue, food, accommodation, and planned outdoor activities on our website.
We look forward to seeing you there! Continue reading
Fight for the Wild
This documentary and podcast series takes viewers into the wild heart of Aotearoa and highlights the efforts to protect it. Over four beautifully filmed episodes, Fight for the Wild explores the notion of Predator Free 2050 and asks whether this big, bold initiative is achievable.
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FMC photo competition
As the days get colder and the nights get longer, it’s the perfect time to sort through your photos and pick the best ones to enter into the competition! Continue reading
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Vol. 8 2021 Photo by Aaron Smith – Heritage and Visitor Ranger Good day to you! I really appreciate the reports and photos sent in on work completed to keep the Volunteer service data up to date. All the work … Continue reading
For the love of charismatic megafauna
In celebration of #Seaweek this March, our Threatened Species Ambassador Erica Wilkinson wrote a post on our Conservation Blog about sea lions/ rāpoka / whakahao.
These fearless, confident, and curious animals were once hunted in Aotearoa, until one brave sea lion turned up on the Otago coast in 1993 and gave birth to a pup on a local farm. Continue reading
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Nominations for the 2021 FMC Executive
It’s that time of the year again when we ask all our member clubs to think about nominating someone for the Executive. It is a stimulating body to work with, bringing together people from right around NZ and dealing with a wide range of outdoor recreation related issues. Continue reading
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Nominations for the FMC Executive
In early March all Member Clubs will receive information related to membership renewal for 2021 and nominations for the Executive.
Start thinking now about whether there is someone in your club who would like to join our Executive to advocate on behalf of all our member clubs. Continue reading
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Percentage of Revenue Framework Review
The Department of Conservation is reviewing its fee structure for activity fees that are determined by a percentage of revenue earned through a concession. The first of three opportunities to submit feedback closes on 19 March 2021. Continue reading
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Native bats thrive after predator control
Pekapeka were once common in Aotearoa but have disappeared from many areas due to habitat loss and being eaten by rats, possums, stoats, and feral cats.
Close monitoring of long and short-tailed bats over many years has shown a significant increase in populations. Continue reading
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Wairarapa Volunteer News and ViewsSummer EditionVol. 7 2020 Salutations Looking through reports and queries sent in and talking with the Bio Team can see how much time and work has been accomplished by you all – Many Thanks. Recently we … Continue reading
