Post #3853672
2026-07-14 02:42 UTC
Overlooked as the obituaries come in is Sam Neill's fight against a goldmine project in Central Otago, South Island, a few clicks from his home. The mine would make a hole 1km long & 300m deep, and risk poisoning surrounding ecosystems.
Referring to the Māori concept of kaitiakitanga (to be a custodian for future generations) he said:
"I own land, but I’m not a land owner. The land is part of me, and I’m a part of the land".
https://invidious.nerdvpn.de/watch?v=UNung9Gw5MQ
R.I.P
#conservation #aotearoa
Replies (3)
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@spiegelmama@infosec.exchange 2026-07-14 06:20
@JulianOliver@mastodon.social ❤️
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@publicwondering@mastodon.me.uk 2026-07-14 08:19
@JulianOliver@mastodon.social So often I only find out how awesome someone was after they die. I know there is a positivity bias speaking about the recently-deceased and no one is perfect, but I'm also reminded to celebrate good people while they're alive.
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@fae2535@mstdn.social 2026-07-14 11:16
@JulianOliver@mastodon.social I saw an interview with him a few days ago and was surprised how down to earth and 'normal' he came across. Very pleasant, like someone I'd welcome to my kitchen table 🖤