Treaty of Waitangi

New Zealand River Recognised As ‘legal Person’

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A New Zealand river revered by Maori has been recognised by parliament as a “legal person”, in a move believed to be a world first. Under legislation passed Wednesday that combines Western legal precedent with Maori mysticism, the Whanganui river has been formally declared a living entity. “(It) will have its own legal identity with … Read more

We Did Not Endorse Nana Addo – Sege Chief

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Nene Agbewornu Dameh, Chief of Sege, has denied reports that chiefs in and around Sege openly endorsed the candidature of Nana Addo, when they hosted him last Tuesday. According to him, at a durbar to host Nana Addo at Anyamam, they (chiefs) only chronicled some of their challenges, which the government had failed to address. … Read more