Yearly Archives: 2011

Christchurch

Our Green MPs have been down in Christchurch mucking in to help residents in the aftermath of the earthquake. Kevin Hague, Keith Locke, and Catherine Delahunty speak about their experiences, the needs they encountered, and what, if any green shoots of hope they saw emerging from the destruction.

Japanese reactor incident knells death toll for nuclear industry...

It is heart-breaking to see people in northeast Japan, reeling from the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami, now living in fear of nuclear radiation. 

Time to look towards a post nuclear future

New Zealand could be using its nuclear-free status to take on the nuclear industry. We are well placed to be at the forefront of the international campaign to phase-out of nuclear power plants and promote the renewable energy alternatives.

Supporting democracy in Libya – Keith Locke’s General Debate...

When it was announced that the UN Security Council was endorsing a no fly zone over Libya, many New Zealanders were pleased. They had been cheering the rebel movement as it liberated towns held by the dictator Gaddafi.

Intervention in Libya – Keith Locke’s speech during the...

KEITH LOCKE (Green): The situation in the Middle East is now central to the considerations of

Hypocrisy reigns over Libya

Many people were conned into supporting the Western military involvement on the basis that it was just creating a “no-fly zone”. Now we find that it is a comprehensive air war against all of Gaddafi’s armed forces

Public service used as scapegoat for failed policies

The public sector should not be attacked for the poor state of the government’s books when the real reason for the economy’s parlous state is economic mismanagement, Green Party state sector spokesperson Keith Locke said today.

Govt needs to wake up to sleepover case

It is great news that the Government has agreed to enter into negotiations with disability support workers and their unions.

Government employment changes will hit workers hard

Workplace relations will be tipped more than ever in favour of employers from tomorrow, Green Party industrial relations spokesperson Keith Locke said today.