Yearly Archives: 2002

Greens warn against joining trilateral military talks

Green Party Defence Spokesperson Keith Locke today warned against New Zealand joining the trilateral military talks between Japan, Australia and America announced yesterday.

Army fighting over crumbs under Nats

The Carruthers' report makes it clear that the National Government's obsession with expensive high-tech equipment caused major tensions within the army, and between the army and other defence services, Keith Locke said.

Criticism of Terrorism Bill secrecy justified

Green MP Keith Locke has backed Professor Jane Kelsey's exposure of an earlier, harsher, version of the anti-terrorism bill currently before Parliament.

Budget’s anti-terrorism spending not the answer to global problems

The Greens see almost no new spending in this budget to address the major global problems, such as the growing gap between the very rich and the very poor on our planet, or the huge differences in wea

Transnational Crime Bill undermines freedom of association

Green MP Keith Locke is concerned that the Transnational Organised Crime Bill could lead to New Zealanders being found 'guilty by association' through membership of a gang.

Speech on the Dalai Lama’s Visit to NZ

KEITH LOCKE MP (Green Party): Yesterday Parliament had the pleasure of welcoming the Dalai Lama to this house, and we greeted him in the gallery here.

New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone Extension Bill

The Greens have been attacked for bringing this bill forward because it is supposedly against international law.

Dalziel deceiving public over refugee detentions – Locke

Green Immigration spokesperson Keith Locke has called on Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel to release those asylum seekers currently detained in New Zealand, following a High Court decision on Friday.

Refugee legislation an affront to High Court

Green Party Immigration spokesperson Keith Locke is asking the government not to proceed this week with refugee legislation that he says would prejudge a case currently before the High Court.