How a Groundbreaking Indigenous Treaty on Whales’ Rights Could Change National Laws

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By By Katie SurmaFeb 22, 2026, 5:00 am91 ptsTrending
A declaration recognizing whales as legal rights-holders is influencing legislation in New Zealand and sparking an international push to translate Indigenous customs into binding protections. By Katie Surma In one of his final acts before his death in 2024, Māori King Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero helped…

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