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Climate litigation in New Zealand: Key trends and developments

09 October 2025
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Tim Smith
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Tim Smith
Nicola Swan
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Nicola Swan
Alana Lampitt
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Grace Rippingale
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Climate-related litigation continues to grow in volume both in New Zealand and around the world, with the nature and complexity of claims evolving year on year.

We distil key developments of relevance for New Zealand businesses, building on the insights from the Grantham Research Institute’s 2025 Global Trends in Climate Litigation Snapshot through a local lens.

 

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