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Climate change activist files High Court proceedings over government ruling

Posted: 29 Jun 2026

A climate change activist has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions.

Mike Smith's case against six major emitters, including Fonterra and Z Energy, prompted the government's decision to block tort-based litigation over climate change.

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