Gerrard Albert
Gerrard Albert is the lead negotiator for the Whanganui iwi in New Zealand, known for his pivotal role in the Te Awa Tupua Act, which recognizes the Whanganui River as a living entity with legal rights. His work has been instrumental in advancing the Rights of Nature movement, advocating for the recognition of natural entities within legal frameworks, and restoring the connection between indigenous communities and their ancestral waters.
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Recent news mentions
Whanganui iwi leader Gerrard Albert accepted the award by video during the ceremony.
Groundbreaking law Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act wins global award
New Zealand· 2025-11-03
Gerrard Albert has been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal for his expertise in Treaty matters.
Whanganui iwi leader Gerrard Albert takes place on Waitangi TribunalNew Zealand· 2025-05-04Gerrard Albert was the lead negotiator for the Whanganui iwi during the drafting of the Te Awa Tupua Act.
Is this river alive? Robert Macfarlane on the lives, deaths and rights of our rivers | Books
United Kingdom· 2025-04-26
