Environment and climate

New Zealand faces EU complaint over environmental obligations

New Zealand faces EU complaint over environmental obligations

Dutch environmental group alleges climate policy changes breached EU-NZ environmental commitments

Financial Markets Authority extends no-action relief for climate reporting entities

Financial Markets Authority extends no-action relief for climate reporting entities

Relief covers five reporting periods as proposed legislative changes remain unresolved

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