AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate law showdown: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Parliament will amend the Climate Change Response Act to stop courts from finding companies liable for “climate change damage” tied to greenhouse gas emissions, directly targeting the Michael Smith case against major emitters (trial set for 2027). Rule-of-law backlash: Smith calls it an “unprecedented” attack on democracy and says the government is moving the goalposts mid-case, while critics warn it shields polluters. Local politics pressure: Mayor Mahé Drysdale faces compliance questions over why he won’t disclose his home address, with new rules potentially allowing alternative addresses for safety. Education strain: Massey says student numbers are rising, but the union claims campuses feel like “ghost towns” as on-campus enrolments keep sliding. Defence court: A court-martial hears an Afghan interpreter claim an NZDF member threatened to have him killed. Te Tai Tokerau twist: A new Māori party name may be rejected by the Electoral Commission for being too similar to the electorate. Health leadership: The Health Research Council appoints Prof Hannah Buckley as its new chief executive.
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