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New report calls for lobbying law after 36 insider interviews

21 Sep 2026 4:22 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Editorial Staff

Swimming in a Sea of It: Wellington researchers say well-connected interests get earlier access to decision-makers, and propose a Regulation of Lobbying Act

Politics and Government Law Enforcement General Politics Legal Social Issues Health lobbying Max Rashbrooke Lisa Marriott Victoria University of Wellington Swimming in a Sea of It policy capture vested-interest lobbying Regulation of Lobbying Act Lobbying Commission Integrity Commission revolving door Official Information Act Container Deposit Return Scheme folic acid fortification Smokefree Generation Waikato medical school Mike Smith SkyCity convention centre KiwiSaver transparency Wellington
Government Climate Law Change Slammed by Greenpeace Aotearoa

12 May 2026 10:10 a.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

New Zealand's government plans retrospective law to block climate lawsuits against polluters, drawing strong criticism from Greenpeace Aotearoa, who call it an abuse of power protecting corporate interests.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Legal Climate Change Economy Social Issues Government Greenpeace Aotearoa Corporate Pollution Lawsuit Mike Smith Greenpeace