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Greens condemn climate law change while Act claims victory

Act Party agriculture spokesperson Mark Cameron says it puts an end to ‘lawfare’ from climate change activists.

The Government is changing the law to stop a legal action proceeding against Fonterra and six others over climate change.

Brent Edwards Tue, 12 May 2026
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The Government is rushing to pre-empt legal action in the High Court over climate change damage or harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions.

It will amend the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to prevent the High Court case Smith v Fonterra and others proceeding next year.

The Government’s proposed

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Brent Edwards Tue, 12 May 2026
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