Environment and climate

New legislation limits tort liability for climate change harm

New legislation limits tort liability for climate change harm

Reform is in response to ongoing case against six businesses over their greenhouse gas emissions

Planned amendment will stop courts from finding climate change tort due to emissions

Planned amendment will stop courts from finding climate change tort due to emissions

Justice minister says ‘piece-meal litigation’ is not proper venue for climate change response

Helen Atkins, Michael Weatherall appointed to Moa Point Crown review team

Helen Atkins, Michael Weatherall appointed to Moa Point Crown review team

Two barristers will help investigate failure at wastewater treatment plant

Environment Court makes parties stop using site as landfill or burning waste

Environment Court makes parties stop using site as landfill or burning waste

Order calls for preparatory and stabilisation work to address erosion

Fisheries Act Amendment Bill to introduce changes for deemed value of fish

Fisheries Act Amendment Bill to introduce changes for deemed value of fish

Proposed law aims to reflect actual value based on manner of landing

Supreme Court denies leave to appeal sought by lawyers assailing climate change decisions

Supreme Court denies leave to appeal sought by lawyers assailing climate change decisions

Judicial review arose from nationally determined contribution, emission budgets