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Anti-terrorism bill – a can of worms

The terrorists who crashed into the World Trade Centre have succeeded in much more than destroying a building and killing thousands of people. They've panicked Western governments into rushing

Aid doesn’t excuse New Zealand’s war contribution

Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke supports the Government contributing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, but does not want it used as a smokescreen to justify New Zealand's participation in the war.

Civilians toll and UN Human Rights call for halt to air strikes

Question to the PM: .... is she concerned about the increasing numbers of civilians being killed by the bombing of Afghanistan and will she support the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Mary Robinson's call for a halt in the air strikes?

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.

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.

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.

Sending New Zealand troops

The Green Party is pleased the government has agreed to our request for a special debate, before any combat troops are deployed to the American-led task force being gathered around Afghanistan. Sen