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Iwi leader accuses NZ govt, emitters of ‘coordinated campaign’ to scupper climate litigation

Published 06:11 on May 25, 2026 / Last updated at 06:11 on May 25, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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The climate activist and iwi leader suing some of New Zealand’s biggest emitters for climate damage has accused the government of covering up lobbying by some of the defendants, following the release of briefings given to the prime minister’s office outlining legislative changes to ban such litigation.
The climate activist and iwi leader suing some of New Zealand’s biggest emitters for climate damage has accused the government of covering up lobbying by some of the defendants, following the release of briefings given to the prime minister’s office outlining legislative changes to ban such litigation.


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