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BRIEFING: NZ govt proposal to limit climate torts another breach of trade agreements, say experts

Published 07:32 on June 4, 2026 / Last updated at 07:32 on June 4, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), EMEA (Europe), Insights (Briefings), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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The New Zealand government's legislative efforts to restrict climate-related tort claims is a breach of trade agreements with the UK and EU, experts told Carbon Pulse. 
The New Zealand government's legislative efforts to restrict climate-related tort claims is a breach of trade agreements with the UK and EU, experts told Carbon Pulse. 


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