HomeGovernanceNew Zealand parliament to debate ‘woke banks’ law New Zealand parliament to debate ‘woke banks’ law By Richard Riggs 28 February 2025 Photo by Dan Freeman on Unsplash. The bill proposes three-month prison sentences for bankers who withdraw their services on ESG grounds – and hefty fines at corporate level. Most PopularAllFeaturedAll time popularMore China brings climate obligations into sweeping new environmental code 21 August 2026 Environmental Defense Fund sues Trump administration over NCAR climate research cuts 21 August 2026 EU sets out CBAM emissions and verification requirements 20 August 2026 England planning overhaul backs renewables and restricts new fossil fuel extraction 20 August 2026 Load more GovernanceNews & AnalysisPolicyRegulation To read more, subscribe to Forward Law Review Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in here: LOGIN