- The Government of New Zealand faced criticism regarding overreach concerning proposed legislation, a situation involving the New Zealand Bar Association.
- Advocates are pushing back against the government's proposed legislation concerning its use of retrospective law, specifically regarding emissions.
- Lawsuits are underway targeting New Zealand's biggest emitters regarding climate change emissions, while legislative action introduces legal uncertainty for the investment sector.
Michael Smith filed a lawsuit on August 1, 2026, against New Zealand companies, including Fonterra, regarding climate obligations. The law passed also targets companies in this area.
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What happened
Michael Smith filed a lawsuit on August 1, 2026, against New Zealand companies, including Fonterra, regarding climate obligations. The law passed also targets companies in this area.
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Michael Smith
Irish journalist
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Fonterra
New Zealand company