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McKinnon Must Protest East Timor Militia Attacks on UN

The Green Party has called for Foreign Minister Don McKinnon to vigorously protest the latest militia attack on UN force in East Timor.

Air Force repair of Indonesian warplanes outrageous

The Green Party today atttacked Defence Minister Max Bradford for allowing New Zealand Air Force personnel to repair Indonesian Skyhawk jets.

Greens to halve defence spending

The Green Party has announced at its annual conference that it will campaign to halve spending on defence from $1.

Green Party deplores NATO attacks on power and water

The Green Party says it is deplorable that NATO fighters are now attacking essential civilian services such as power and water supplies.

McKinnon should impound Indonesian warplanes

The Green Party is calling on Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister, Don McKinnon, to impound two Indonesian airforce skyhawk jet trainers currently being refurbished in Blenheim until the Indonesian government disarms the pro-Indonesia militia in Eas

NZ Greens Disappointed that German Greens Backed NATO

New Zealand Greens are disappointed that yesterday's German Green Party conference backed the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia.

Green Party call for NZ Consulate in East Timor

The Green Party has called on the Government to establish a consulate in the East Timor capital Dili, following reports that Australia is doing the same.

NZ should suspend planned military exercises with Malaysia

The Green Party wants the government to suspend forthcoming military exercises with Malaysia in the wake of the six year jail sentence on Anwar Ibrahim.

Timetable for Timor peacekeepers needs to be advanced

Timetable for Timor peacekeepers needs to be advanced - McKinnon too 'stand-offish' The Green Party says more urgency is needed in sending peacekeepers to East Timor.