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The sacred sites fandango

Why do myths, legends and spirituality now take precedence over science?

15 February 2025

9:00 AM

15 February 2025

9:00 AM

The second-highest mountain in New Zealand has been granted ‘personhood’ by the NZ parliament because it is regarded as the ancestor of the Maori who lived on its slopes. Meaning that it/he/she will have the same rights as any other NZ citizen. This mountainously important event hasn’t received anywhere near the attention it deserves in the Australian press.

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