Impacts of the government's climate law changes w/ kaumatua and climate activist Mike Smith: 14th May, 2026

Earlier this week, the government announced a change to tort law that would see the legal basis for some claims against large companies removed. 

One of the key cases affected is Smith v Fonterra, which was set to be heard in the High Court in April next year. 

To discuss the case and the impacts of this decision, News Director Castor spoke to the man behind Smith v Fonterra, kaumatua and climate activist Mike Smith.