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NZ should speak out to avoid brutal Aceh war

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke wants New Zealand to try to stop the impending military attack on the Indonesian province of Aceh.

Ambitious rail plan reduces need for new motorways

Auckland Green MP Keith Locke has praised the draft Auckland Passenger Rail plan, saying it reduces the need for new motorways.

We don’t need legislation to be patriotic

Green MP Keith Locke is disappointed at the government's refusal to repeal a 1981 law against "dishonouring" the New Zealand flag.

Orion on a mystery mission to the Middle East

Green MP Keith Locke today questioned in the House the secrecy around New Zealand's latest reinforcement to the US-led operations in the Middle East, but was denied an explanation by Defence Minister Mark Burton.

Greens back ‘return to jungle’ warning

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Keith Locke is praising Helen Clark's courage in telling the US and Britain that they may well regret the dangerous precedent set in ignoring the UN.

A world of difference between war and peace

The Green Party is urging Helen Clark to maintain the integrity with which she has opposed the US-British invasion of Iraq.

Greens support Kiwi contribution to Iraq clean-up

The Green Party supports the decision to send New Zealand mine clearers to Iraq under UN auspices.

Government should probe accusations that covert Kiwis planned to smuggle North Koreans

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke will be asking the Government to investigate the truth behind reports that New Zealanders were involved in American efforts to smuggle North Korean scientists out of China.

Dalziel wrong: Court decision doesn’t endorse wholesale detention of refugees

Green MP Keith Locke says the Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel has misinterpreted yesterday's Court of Appeal decision as endorsing the detention of most asylum seekers.