New Zealand reckons with its own divisive culture war
New Zealand is deeply divided over the Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to reinterpret the de facto constitution. Now the ...
Hawaiʻi Is On The Threshold Of A New Era Of Renewable Energy
The state’s commitment to explore the best sites for geothermal energy and push for commercial development is critical and ...
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GLOBAL INDIGENOUS: A New Zealand mountain now a person, legally
NEW ZEALAND: Mountain granted legal personhood ... as it “acknowledges the special relationship between the Indigenous people of Taranaki and the Maunga.” Although Te Kāhui Tupua is a nonhuma ...
New Zealand lawmakers told to stop complaining about use of the country’s Māori name in Parliament
The speaker of New Zealand’s Parliament has told lawmakers that he will not consider further complaints about the use of the country’s Māori name, Aotearoa, in Parliament, after one sought to have it ...
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The wisdom of Indigenous conservation
We must learn from Indigenous communities if we want to deploy the best strategies for stopping climate and biodiversity ...
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Initiative sets sights on rewilding three New Zealand islands
Three New Zealand islands will join an international initiative to remove invasive species and restore native wildlife. With ...
What a landmark ruling for the Sámi people in Finland means for the protection of Indigenous rights globally
A groundbreaking decision in Europe may signal a shift in the way we engage with Indigenous land rights beyond property ...
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Feel The Spirit Of Manaakitanga—Your Guide To Uncovering Auckland’s Cultural Treasures
Known for its award-winning drops, clear waters, and nature-packed trails, Tūāpae Vineyard lies in the heart of Waiheke Island. A Māori-owned winery with deep connections to the surrounding land, this ...
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Shared histories of Taiwan's Indigenous people and Australia’s Yolŋu on display in new cross-cultural performance
Taiwan's Indigenous peoples are linguistically connected to ... New Guinea, Madagascar and New Zealand. Despite the name, Australian Aboriginal languages are distinct from Austronesian languages.
Don't complain about use of New Zealand's Māori name, MPs told
It comes after the deputy prime minister tried to ban lawmakers from calling the country Aotearoa in parliament.
How AI images are ‘flattening’ Indigenous cultures – creating a new form of tech colonialism
In one example, an AI image generator produced an image of what was meant to be an elderly First Nations man – in a traditional Papuan headdress.