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Passport Office should rubberstamp smiling :o)

The Passport Office should stop refusing to accept passport photos showing people who are smiling, Green MP Keith Locke says.

Auckland needs more buses, not gridlock

Green Party Auckland Transport Spokesperson Keith Locke has welcomed the record spending on that city's public transport in the National Land Transport Programme, announced today.

Greens support ‘Make Poverty History’ campaign

Green Party Overseas Aid Spokesperson Keith Locke will represent his party at the New Zealand launch of the 'Make Poverty History' campaign in Auckland tomorrow.

Zaoui decision should stop deportation: Locke

Green MP Keith Locke is welcoming the Supreme Court's latest decision in the Zaoui case, saying the important due process considerations ordered will make it difficult for Mr Zaoui to be deported back to possible torture and death in Algeria.

Greens committed to a tolerant diverse New Zealand

The Green Party's Human Rights Policy, launched at a special multi-ethnic event in Auckland today, outlines a vision where all people are treated fairly and equally.

PM must challenge Musharraf over torture

The Prime Minister should challenge Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf over torture, honour killings, and disdain for democracy when she meets him tomorrow.

NZ should offer refuge to Chinese defector: Locke

Green MP Keith Locke wants New Zealand to offer former Chinese diplomat, Chen Yonglin, asylum in New Zealand.

SAS commitment to US Afghan war will tarnish NZ

New Zealand human rights record will be further tarnished by the new SAS commitment to Afghanistan to fight alongside US forces, says Green MP Keith Locke.

SIS willing to intimidate vulnerable refugees to get dirt...

The Security Intelligence Service is using underhand tactics to get dirt on Algerian refugee Ahmed Zaoui, the Green Party says.