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Greens warn against joining trilateral military talks

Green Party Defence Spokesperson Keith Locke today warned against New Zealand joining the trilateral military talks between Japan, Australia and America announced yesterday.

CER no level playing field – Locke

"The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee report on closer economic relations with Australia has been described as 'much too rosy' by Green MP Keith Locke in his minority report.

Sanctions could help stop the violence

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke has backed a visiting Palestinian diplomat's call for sanctions against Israel.

Locke chosen as Green candidate for Epsom electorate

Green MP Keith Locke was last night chosen as the party's candidate for the Epsom electorate.

Will sanctions against Mugabe be followed by sanctions on Sharon?

Green Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Keith Locke has welcomed the Government decision to impose sanctions on the Mugabe regime, but wants to know whether sanctions against the Sharon Government will follow.

Transit ‘playing politics’ over Eastern Highway

Auckland Green MP Keith Locke has accused Transit chairperson Alan Bickers of playing politics with Mayor John Banks over the construction of an Eastern Highway through Auckland.

Summon the Israeli Ambassador to the Beehive

The latest refusal of the Sharon government to call-off its invasion of Palestinian territory makes it imperative that the international community, including New Zealand, does all in its power to pressure Israel to withdraw, Keith Locke said today.

New Zealand should take more Tampa refugees – Locke

Green Party Immigration Spokesperson Keith Locke wants New Zealand to take more Afghan refugees from the ship Tampa.

Greens concerned about backdown on nuclear-free policy

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke is worried the Prime Minister may be loosening New Zealand's nuclear-free policy.