The article quotes: > Te Awa Tupua is a legal person and has all the rights, powers, duties, and liabilities of a legal person. Which would seem to be yes. If

The article quotes: > Te Awa Tupua is a legal person and has all the rights, powers, duties, and liabilities of a legal person. Which would seem to be yes. If the river damages your property, you should be able to seek redress through the courts.