A New Zealand mountain has been granted personhood. Here’s why that matters
Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New Zealand.
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New Zealand grants a mountain personhood, recognizing Taranaki Maunga as sacred to the Indigenous Māori people
The pristine, snow-capped dormant volcano is the second highest on New Zealand's North Island at 8,261 feet and a popular spot for tourism, hiking and snow sports. The legal recognition ...
Belgian man breaks speed record for running length of New Zealand
A Belgian ultrarunner has smashed the record for the fasted run of New Zealand's longest trail Te Araroa. The 3000km trail spans the length of New Zealand, starting from Cape Reinga to Bluff, with ...
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A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Maori
The snow-capped dormant volcano is the second-highest peak on New Zealand’s North Island at 8,261 feet and a popular spot for tourism, hiking and snow sports. The legal recognition acknowledges ...