At stake here is whether powerful corporate interests can secure legislative intervention to avoid scrutiny by the courts, without a fair process and without the public being able to see how that decision was made.
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Climate change activist files High Court proceedings over government ruling
A climate change activist has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions.
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June 29, 2026 at 2:03 AM
At stake here is whether powerful corporate interests can secure legislative intervention to avoid scrutiny by the courts, without a fair process and without the public being able to see how that decision was made.
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Given the constitutional importance of open government, & the significance of Smith v Fonterra as a major public-interest climate case, we asked the Ombudsman to open an investigation - and today he has confirmed that he has.
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Ombudsman opens inquiry into PM’s office over climate case records
The Ombudsman has opened an investigation into how the Prime Minister’s Office handled information requests linked to a major climate litigation case.
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May 26, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Given the constitutional importance of open government, & the significance of Smith v Fonterra as a major public-interest climate case, we asked the Ombudsman to open an investigation - and today he has confirmed that he has.
#nzpol #climate #smithvfonterra
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