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Cuba’s contribution to a healthier Pacific

I am writing from Havana where I am being hosted, as Green foreign affairs spokesperson, by the Cuban Parliament. One topic of my meetings has Read More

SAS present 35 times when prisoners taken, but minister dodges any responsibility for their welfare

Denials that our SAS troops could be handing Afghan prisoners over to torture are getting less and less credible. The government claims that on joint Read More

Flag-burning decision confirms the right to protest

The Supreme Court’s quashing of Valerie Morse’s conviction for burning a New Zealand flag has confirmed the right to protest as guaranteed by our Bill Read More

Fatah/Hamas pact welcomed

It’s good to see the NZ Herald, the UN and former US President Jimmy Carter all coming out today in support of Fatah/Hamas agreement for a Read More

It’s not all roses on the big day

We don’t often get to see a big pageant and tonight many New Zealanders will be enjoying watching the Royal Wedding. It is unfortunate, therefore, Read More

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.

New G-G welcome, but selection process questionable

From my experience Jerry Mateparae is a decent fair-minded chap. It is hard to judge how he will go as the new Governor-General because I Read More

Lows and Highs in Christchurch

Last week I spent some time in Christchurch, with family and friends, and went door-to-door distributing food and advice with the Green team in the Read More

At last, Key congratulates Chinese Nobel prize winner

On Friday the great news came through the Liu Xiaobo, jailed for his promotion of the Chinese democracy manifesto, Charter 08, had been awarded the Read More