Greens

Join us as we celebrate the achievements andcontributions of Keith Locke MP as he farewellsParliament.Special Guest : Keith Locke MPWhere: The Brewery (Cassels and Sons) cnr Garlands Road and Cumnor Terrace WoolstonWhen: Friday 7th October 5.30pm-7pmHosted by the Aoraki Greens. All welcome. Bar available. Nibbles provided.  

Come hear this Chinese Uighur leader and human rights activist speaks about her life and her people.

When China made its bid for the 2008 Olympics, Chinese authorities promised improvements in human rights. Since then, the harsh methods used to prepare the country and Beijing for the games have actually made things worse. Find out what's going on and and why we should stand up for the human dignity the games are supposed to represent. Clark and Cosgrove must challenge Games web censorship Currie must stop discouraging free speech for athletes

It is good that the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security has confirmed that the all SIS files on sitting MPs have been closed.

Pressure is on the Government to give the green light to a $445 million electronic upgrade for the Air Force Orions.

Keith Locke has been our Green MP for the past 12 years. Representing us in parliament on Auckland issues, and also Foreign Affairs, Industrial Relations, Defence, Human Rights, Security and Intelligence... the list goes on! Join us to share a drink with Keith to celebrate his remarkable achievements and his new found freedom!

KEITH LOCKE* says good elements of the Government's defence assessment are undermined by the ignoring of air combat issues.

The Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill may be rushed through Parliament before Christmas despite being panned by most submitters to the Government Administration Select Committee.

Last week political commentator Chris Trotter nominated our Auckland MP Keith Locke his