Yearly Archives: 2007

Urgent Debate – the Exclusion of Chinese Journalist Nick...

KEITH LOCKE (Green): I would like to commend the Speaker for taking so seriously the exclusion of an accredited parliamentary press gallery journalist, Nick Wang, from a photo opportunity on th

The Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill – Submissions...

I am writing, as a Green MP, to inform you that the Terrorism Suppression Amendment (TSA) Bill is currently before the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee. The Committee is calling for submissions, which are due on May 18.

Aid boost could finance climate change projects in Pacific

The Green Party has welcomed the increase of New Zealand's overseas aid beyond what was projected in last year's Budget.

Petrol tax should fund rail electrification, not roads

The Greens will be pushing during the fine tuning by Parliament of the new petrol tax for the revenues to be put towards rail electrification and related public transport projects - Green Party Auckland Transport Spokesperson Keith Locke says.

Greens call for inquiry, fresh laws on databases

The Green Party has called for Government to mount an inquiry into the privacy concerns about the oversight of public and private databases that contain information on New Zealand citizens, Green Party MP Keith Locke says.

On human rights, New Zealand needs to clean up...

Amnesty International's critical report should inspire New Zealand to improve its human rights record, the Green Party says.

Arroyo visit a chance to confront human rights abuses

The Green Party has welcomed reports that Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is attending a conference in New Zealand that is promoting religious and cultural tolerance and understanding.

Greens welcome 20th anniversary, warn against complacency

The Green Party is celebrating the 20th anniversary of New Zealand's Nuclear Free Legislation, but says there is still a lot to do.