The Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill may be rushed through Parliament before Christmas despite being panned by most submitters to the Government Administration Select Committee.
Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff will be visiting Sri Lanka this month (4-5 March) to see the tsunami relief efforts first hand. He can be proud of the contribution New Zealanders have made there and in the other countries inundated on Boxing Day.
When China made its bid for the 2008 Olympics, Chinese authorities promised improvements in human rights. Since then, the harsh methods used to prepare the country and Beijing for the games have actually made things worse. Find out what's going on and and why we should stand up for the human dignity the games are supposed to represent.
Clark and Cosgrove must challenge Games web censorship
Currie must stop discouraging free speech for athletes
Come and support Keith Locke MP & Sue Kedgley MP at the Standing Up for Poverty Event - 17 October 11.30am, Civic Square, Wellington
Visit the website to find out more: www.standagainstpoverty.org
Come meet Keith Locke and other local Greens at the Farmers' Market this Saturday. Contribute or purchase locally grown and produced goods, and discuss Green values and policies.
Join us as we celebrate the achievements andcontributions of Keith Locke MP as he farewellsParliament.Special Guest : Keith Locke MPWhere: The Brewery (Cassels and Sons) cnr Garlands Road and Cumnor Terrace WoolstonWhen: Friday 7th October 5.30pm-7pmHosted by the Aoraki Greens. All welcome. Bar available. Nibbles provided.