Monthly Archives: February, 2006

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Greens urge caution on Iran issue

New Zealand should be cautious about referring Iran's nuclear programme to the UN Security Council, and avoid falling into line with the United States on the issue, according to Green Party Disarmament Spokesperson Keith Locke.

Greens disturbed by news of Taser trials

News that New Zealand Police will trial Taser stun guns later this year is cause for alarm, Green Party Police Spokesperson Keith Locke says.

Greens want Zespri CEO to stand aside till investigation ends

Green Party MP Keith Locke has called on Zespri CEO Tim Goodacre to stand aside for now and save the company from being caught in fallout from the Australian Wheat Board oil-for-food kickback scandal.

Greens meet Zimbabwe opposition representative

A high profile member of the Zimbabwe Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Mrs Sekai Holland, met with Green Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Keith Locke in Wellington today.

Greens urge US to close Guantanamo Bay

Green Party MP Keith Locke is to deliver a letter to the US Consulate in Auckland today calling for the United States to follow a United Nations recommendation and close down its Guantanamo Bay detention centre.

Why are Police hosting international pro-gun lobbyists?

The New Zealand Police need to explain why they are hosting this country's largest ever gathering of international pro-gun lobbyists, according to Green Party Police Spokesperson Keith Locke.

The Press, Politics and Religion

It is a privilege to be able to host the National Press Club's discussion on "The Press, Politics and Religion", here in the Beehive.

NZ Greens stand in solidarity with kidnapped Green MP

New Zealand Green MPs are planning to "stand alongside" a kidnapped Colombian MP on the steps of Parliament at 9am tomorrow.

King misses point about speakers at gun conference

Police Minister Annette King should stop dodging the issue and investigate the Police role in inviting five pro-gun lobbyists to be keynote speakers at the gun safety conference taking place in Christchurch.