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Mount Taranaki Granted Legal Personhood

Kumari Sonali

Mount Taranaki Granted Legal Personhood:

On January 30, 2025, a historic moment unfolded in New Zealand as the country’s Parliament passed a law that grants Mount Taranaki, also known as Taranaki Maunga, legal personhood. This unprecedented decision recognizes the mountain as a living entity with rights similar to those of a human being. This move is deeply rooted in the Māori people’s spiritual and cultural beliefs and aims to correct past injustices while promoting environmental conservation.

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