Monthly Archives: December, 2005

Locke appeals to Iraqi captors to set Aucklander free

Below is the letter that Keith Locke has sent today to the captors of Harmeet Sooden, via Al Jazeera.

Terrorism law amendments deny NZers due process

Proposed amendments to terrorism legislation would undermine New Zealanders' rights to challenge terrorist designations, Green Party Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Locke says

Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill

The Green Party will be supporting this bill. We want to remove any corruption that takes place in terms of people who make a business of assisting migrants.

Sports Anti-Doping Bill

The Green Party will be supporting this bill. I want to look at the question from a number of angles.

Bush’s NSA can’t be trusted with Waihopai data: Locke

New Zealand should immediately suspend the transfer of data intercepted by the Waihopai spy base to the US National Security Agency following revelations it could be being used for illegal purposes.

Auckland rail funds welcome but electrification needed

The Green Party welcomes the up-to-$600 million Government funding package for Auckland's rail network announced today, but is disappointed it doesn't include electrification, Auckland Transport Spokesperson Keith Locke says.