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Legal identity for oceans ‘a big step’

Wednesday 14 June 2017 | Published in Local

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Legal identity for oceans ‘a big step’
New Zealand prime minister Bill English makes a point at yesterday's press conference at the Offi ce of the Prime Minister. 17061362

Prime Minister Bill English says New Zealand would support the Cook Islands’ push to have the world’s oceans given the same rights as human beings, because the initiative promotes a sustainable marine environment.

Prime Minister Bill English says New Zealand would support the Cook Islands’ push to have the world’s oceans given the same rights as human beings, because the initiative promotes a sustainable marine environment.


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