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FMC resigns from Mountain Safety Council

After an alliance spanning 54 years, Federated Mountain Clubs will resign from Mountain Safety Council. FMC president Jan Finlayson says the resignation – effective from July 1 2020 –… Keep Reading

Powell Hut in Tararua Forest Park reopens

The most popular hut in the Tararua Ranges has been rebuilt and is back open for business after a small opening ceremony today. The new hut has been built… Keep Reading

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