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> The government has announced it will restrict people’s ability to sue companies – and the state – for climate change harm, bringing an end to an ongoing landmark case brought by climate activist Mike Smith. > > Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the change, which will ban tort-based claims for climate-related damage, will provide certainty for businesses and shore up investment confidence. > > But he and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon both admitted it is designed to bring an end to ongoing proceedings between Smith and Fonterra, Genesis Energy, Dairy Holdings, New Zealand Steel, Z Energy and BT Mining – which the Supreme Court ruled in 2024 should go ahead. > > It will also stop any cases being brought against the government. > > Stuff Read More