On Thursday, Mount Taranaki in New Zealand became a legal person, signaling a significant change in the nation's policy towards indigenous rights and the environment. The law, which was passed ...

New Zealand just handed a mountain the legal equivalent of a birth certificate. Taranaki Maunga — the snow-capped stratovolcano formerly known as Mount Egmont — ...

New Zealand, told Mongabay by email that other mountains globally have received special legal status: Mauna Kea in Hawaii has been awarded stewardship authority and Mount Zizuma in Colombia was ...

The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 has received a funding boost after a $10 million budget ...

New Zealand’s oldest surf lifesaving trophy has found a new home in the Bay of Plenty after a dramatic national championship ...

Taranaki Foundation is proud to celebrate ... In 2020, George was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for his outstanding contributions to science, conservation, and ...