Yearly Archives: 2010

MPs go flatting

Under surveillance by the SIS, living with teenage girls and Greenpeace activists above a factory, mushrooms growing in the shower and views of the Sydney Opera house – Green Party MPs recount their most memorable flatting experiences.

Goff and Cullen come out for a republic

It was good to see Labour leader Phil Goff come out in the Herald on Sunday for starting the move to a republic. According to Read More

Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill first reading...

The Green Party will also be supporting the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill, but we have similar criticisms to those outlined by the Labour speakers about the elimination of clause 66.

Keith Locke defends the independence of the National Library...

The Green Party will oppose the State Sector Management Bill because it could have a disastrous effect on both the National Library and Archives New Zealand. Those two institutions are so important, not only for the present generation but also for future generations of New Zealanders.

Keith Locke on Military Manoeuvres Act Repeal Bill

She was on her morning walk and was very surprised to see camouflaged troops emerging from the shrubbery and then loud explosions. She and her neighbours were very upset that they had not been informed that the military was performing there. Perhaps the military thought this Act was still operational.

SIS looking in the wrong direction

The SIS is pretty good at checking people's backgrounds, its just that they are looking at the wrong people.

Locke calls in Inspector-General

The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security must look into the recent high profile cases involving the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service and its vetting procedures, Green Party Defence spokesperson Keith Locke said today.

Multi cultural Eid celebration in Mangere

It was a pleasure to be able to celebrate the Eid yesterday with members of the Muslim community at a big event in Mangere. It was a very multi-cultural event. There are 27 nationalities represented in the Auckland Muslim community.