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This volcano in New Zealand has the same rights as a human being. Here's why

Rising to 8,261 feet (2,518 meters), Mount Taranaki is a near-perfect volcanic cone surrounded by Egmont National Park, a lush area of forestland forming a strikingly circular boundary. Within this forest lies the "Goblin Forest," a distinctive landscape of twisted kāmahi trees cloaked in moss and liverworts, creating an otherworldly appearance.

Diluting Indigenous Rights? Thousands Rally At New Zealand Parliament Opposing Bill | N18G

A nine-day march by Maori and their supporters culminated in a massive protest in Wellington on November 19, 2024, against the Treaty Principles Bill. The bill seeks to reinterpret the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, which established an agreement between the British Crown and indigenous Maori chiefs. Opponents argue the bill threatens to weaken Maori rights and could set race relations back decades. The protest, estimated at 42,000 people, was one of New Zealand’s largest-ever demonstrations. The rally took place in a central city park, with participants in traditional Maori attire, including feathered headgear and cloaks, and t-shirts reading "Toitu te Tiriti" (honor the treaty). A petition with over 200,000 signatures opposing the bill was presented to Parliament. MP Rawiri Waititi strongly criticized the bill, stating no government should have the right to debate Maori chieftainship (rangatiratanga). A few politicians, including ACT leader David Seymour, came to listen to the protesters.

Maori MPs Disrupt New Zealand Parliament with Haka Protest Against Controversial Bill

On November 14, New Zealand's parliament was temporarily suspended after Maori members staged a haka protest to oppose a controversial bill. The bill seeks to reinterpret the 1840 Waitangi Treaty between the British Crown and Maori chiefs, which many Indigenous people believe undermines their rights. Led by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the protest involved tearing up the bill, creating a powerful moment in the House. Despite the uproar, the bill passed its first reading and will proceed to a select committee. This act of defiance has sparked heated debates across the nation.

News anchor presents primetime news with Maori chin tattoo, creates history

New Zealand journalist Oriini Kaipara had garnered attention in 2019 when she made her anchoring debut with the Maori chin tattoo on an afternoon bulletin on another channel.