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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1478/
- Published: 2026-05-12T18:30:24.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-12T18:30:23.000Z
- Description: 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. It will also stop any cases being brought against the government.
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Face of the Day

> 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](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/115411159/fonterra-genesis-energy-and-z-sued-for-failing-to-protect-against-effects-of-climate-change?ref=goodoil.news).  
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> 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.  
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> But he and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon both admitted it is designed to bring an end to ongoing proceedings between Smith[ ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/115411159/fonterra-genesis-energy-and-z-sued-for-failing-to-protect-against-effects-of-climate-change?ref=goodoil.news)and Fonterra, Genesis Energy, Dairy Holdings, New Zealand Steel, Z Energy and BT Mining – which the Supreme Court ruled in 2024 should go ahead.  
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> It will also stop any cases being brought against the government.  
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[Read More](https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360977573/government-moves-restrict-climate-change-lawsuits-landmark-trial?ref=goodoil.news)