5 mins to read Bar Association criticises ‘disturbing’ Government overreach The representative body for independent barristers has urged a reconsideration of proposed legislation which would end the Smith v Fonterra claim. Hamish McNicol Wed, 27 May 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. The New Zealand Bar Association has called on the Government to reconsider proposed legislation which would close off civil claims for climate change damages, saying it is part
of a “disturbing” trend of legislation being used to prevent a case before the courts. Earlier this month, the Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium Group Membership 10 Users NZ$385+GST / monthly $38.5 per user – Pay by monthly credit card debit Premium Group Membership 20 Users NZ$660+GST /
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