Tag: corporate_lobbying

New Zealand Government Accused of Shielding Corporate Polluters Through Legislation

4 Jun 2026 2:38 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

New Zealand's government faces accusations of enacting industry-drafted legislation to protect corporate polluters from court challenges, sparking concerns about democratic integrity and environmental accountability.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Economy Environment Climate Change Legal corporate lobbying environmental law Fonterra Z Energy Fast-Track Approvals Bill Greenpeace
Green Party Demands Inquiry into Alleged Corporate Lobbying and Undisclosed Meetings

25 May 2026 4:40 p.m. · Source: Green Party

The Green Party calls for an urgent inquiry into allegations that the Prime Minister's office withheld information about lobbying by Fonterra and Z Energy, leading to legislation protecting climate polluters from legal action. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick cites "serious claims of…

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