[2021] NZEnvC 039 CEP Services Matauwhi Limited v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 2.3 MB]
...ao marama (the world of light). (c) Maori have long maintained their genealogical connection to Te Taiao (the environment) since Tane created Hineahuone (earth formed maiden); breathed life into her; mated with her; and gave birth to the first human being Hinetitama (dawn maiden). ( d) Hence Maori cosmology see themselves as being a natural part of the land and waters since the beginning of mankind. (e) Within Maoridom are often heard aphorisms like "Ko au te awa, ko te awa k...