Mike Smith EXPOSES Secret Polluter Influence Inside Government
Environmental activist Mike Smith joins The Bradbury Group to discuss his landmark climate case against New Zealand’s biggest polluters and the explosive revelations that emerged after the government legislated to stop it.
In this powerful 1-on-1 in 10 interview, Mike discusses:
🌏 His Supreme Court-backed climate litigation
📧 Allegations of secret communications between major polluters and government ministers
⚖️ Concerns about transparency, accountability and democratic oversight
🏛 Government intervention to shut down climate litigation
🌊 Climate change, extreme weather and environmental policy
🌱 The future of climate activism in New Zealand
👥 The role of people power in environmental campaigns
🔥 Whether public concern about climate change will grow as impacts worsen
⛏ Deep sea mining, fossil fuels and environmental protections
Mike argues that ordinary New Zealanders deserve greater transparency around environmental decision-making and that public pressure remains one of the most powerful tools for change.
Can citizens still hold powerful interests accountable?
