Te Urewera Act 2014

The Te Urewera Act 2014 establishes Te Urewera as a legal entity with its own rights, recognizing it as more than just land—it's a living, interconnected entity rooted in Māori culture and identity. The Act deems Te Urewera as a person, with its own legal status, enabling the protection of its natural and cultural values. It also dissolves the Urewera National Park, replacing it with a new governance framework that involves Te Urewera's Māori owners and the government, ensuring collaborative management that honors both environmental conservation and Māori interests.