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NZ govt ignored officials’ advice not to ban climate torts, halt active litigation

Published 06:03 on May 27, 2026 / Last updated at 06:03 on May 27, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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Officials advised the New Zealand government against legislating to ban climate-related tort claims, newly released papers showed, while their analysis found that allowing courts to consider such claims against corporates could leave some with a higher standard than required under the country’s emissions trading scheme.
Officials advised the New Zealand government against legislating to ban climate-related tort claims, newly released papers showed, while their analysis found that allowing courts to consider such claims against corporates could leave some with a higher standard than required under the country’s emissions trading scheme.


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