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Time needed for public submissions on anti-terrorism bill – Locke

Green MP Keith Locke today called for a full public submission process on an anti-terrorism bill which is being rushed through Parliament.

Green concern rises as civilian deaths mount

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke today said the Greens were becoming increasingly worried as civilian deaths rose as a result of the US and British bombing of Afghanistan.

Deaths of UN aid workers worsen crisis

The deaths of four UN workers in the military raids on Afghanistan on Tuesday will worsen the humanitarian crisis in the country, Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke said today.

Greens farewell Hamilton – Auckland passenger service

Auckland Green MP Keith Locke will tonight mark the final running of the Hamilton Connection rail service between Auckland and Hamilton with a presentation to the crew of the service and a small ceremony.

The end of an era for passenger rail

This Sunday will see the end of an era, says Green MP Keith Locke, as three North Island train services chug into the station for the last time.

Afghan refugees shouldn’t be detained

Green Party Immigration spokesperson Keith Locke says the Government should not detain the Afghan asylum seekers arriving in New Zealand tonight and tomorrow.

Justice, not vengeance, must be sought

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke said today a US military assault on a country such as Afghanistan may incite more violence and destruction.

New Zealand should welcome Melbourne Court decision on Afghans

Green Party Immigration spokesperson Keith Locke has welcomed a Melbourne judge's direction to land the asylum seekers from the Tampa on Australian territory.

Aid should not be a hostage of trade

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke is backing a proposal to deliver New Zealand's foreign aid through an autonomous agency separate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).