Greens

Select committee suppresses Green minority report

Green MP Keith Locke has accused the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee of suppressing his minority report on the Terrorism (Bombings and Financing) Bill.

Why so few Asians on the beat?

Figures from the Police Minister show that New Zealanders of Asian origin are woefully under-represented on the police force, Green Party Immigration spokesperson, Keith Locke said today.

New Zealand has Middle East role to play

The growing bloodbath in the Middle East is a tragedy that demands action from world leaders and New Zealand can't sit on the sidelines, Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Keith Locke said today.

Open the refugee prisons

A High Court challenge to the detention and incarceration of asylum seekers is being backed by Green Party immigration spokesperson Keith Locke.

Auckland transport on the right track

The Government's new, Green-tinged transport strategy will help get Auckland moving, Green Party Auckland Transport spokesperson, Keith Locke said today.

Transnational Organised Crime Bill

KEITH LOCKE (Green): The Greens will be supporting this bill going to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, but we, too, have some concerns about provisions in it.

Migrants will pay the penalty

Proposed penalties against employers who hire illegal migrants will lead to more racial discrimination in this country, Green Party Immigration spokesperson, Keith Locke warned today.

Tiger ties up police

Green Party Police spokesperson Keith Locke said today he was astounded at the $1 million dollar price tag for police security surrounding the visit of Tiger Woods last month.

Counter-Terrorism Measures Undermine Our Civil Liberties

The Greens have grave concerns that the counter-terrorism measures mentioned in the Prime Minister's speech will do more to undermine our civil liberties than to catch terrorists. Our prime co