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Release asylum seekers now!

Green Party Immigration spokesperson Keith Locke has called for the immediate release of detained asylum seekers, following a High Court decision that most of them are illegally held.

Government should come to party over terrorism insurance

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke wants the Government to help lower insurance rates with cover for terrorist events.

Council sells-out pensioners

Today's decision by the Auckland City Council to proceed with the sell-off of pensioner and other council housing is a betrayal of the trust placed in their elected representatives by the people of Auckland, Green MP Keith Locke said today.

Letter to US Ambassador

Open letter to the United States Embassy in Wellington, delivered today by Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Keith Locke.

Refugee legislation an affront to High Court

Green Party Immigration spokesperson Keith Locke is asking the government not to proceed this week with refugee legislation that he says would prejudge a case currently before the High Court.

Dalziel deceiving public over refugee detentions – Locke

Green Immigration spokesperson Keith Locke has called on Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel to release those asylum seekers currently detained in New Zealand, following a High Court decision on Friday.

Transnational Crime Bill undermines freedom of association

Green MP Keith Locke is concerned that the Transnational Organised Crime Bill could lead to New Zealanders being found 'guilty by association' through membership of a gang.

Criticism of Terrorism Bill secrecy justified

Green MP Keith Locke has backed Professor Jane Kelsey's exposure of an earlier, harsher, version of the anti-terrorism bill currently before Parliament.

Army fighting over crumbs under Nats

The Carruthers' report makes it clear that the National Government's obsession with expensive high-tech equipment caused major tensions within the army, and between the army and other defence services, Keith Locke said.