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Cow Creek hut in the Tararua Forest Park has had a facelift, and return to the original interior and exterior colours that were used when the hut was built in 1960 by the NZ Forest Service. The hut is now … Continue reading
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Recently, the exNZFS team led by John McCann got the all new Winchcombe bivouac on site in the Tararuas. The idea to reinstate Winchcombe bivouac began a few years back after discussions about the old Forest Service bivouacs and that … 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
FMC Photo competition 2020: Slideshow of entries
The winners of the 2020 FMC photo competition were announced in November’s Backcountry. If you haven’t had a chance to see them yet, you can find them on our website.
Each year, FMC provides slideshows of all the entries to our competition; many clubs enjoy an evening playing “guess the location” or simply having them playing in the background at the end of a meeting.
You can download the slideshows from the FMC Archives. Continue reading
A hoiho reflects on their year in the spotlight
In 2019, hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin was crowned Bird of the Year – the first seabird to win in 14 years.
With kākāpō now elected as 2020 Bird of the Year, we travelled down to the Otago Peninsula and sat down with a hoiho. We asked them how their year in the spotlight went, and what they’re looking forward to once they hand over their title. Continue reading
