When it was announced that the UN Security Council was endorsing a no fly zone over Libya, many New Zealanders were pleased. They had been cheering the rebel movement as it liberated towns held by the dictator Gaddafi.
New Zealand could be using its nuclear-free status to take on the nuclear industry. We are well placed to be at the forefront of the international campaign to phase-out of nuclear power plants and promote the renewable energy alternatives.
It is heart-breaking to see people in northeast Japan, reeling from the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami, now living in fear of nuclear radiation.
Our Green MPs have been down in Christchurch mucking in to help residents in the aftermath of the earthquake. Kevin Hague, Keith Locke, and Catherine Delahunty speak about their experiences, the needs they encountered, and what, if any green shoots of hope they saw emerging from the destruction.
Last week I spent some time in Christchurch, with family and friends, and went door-to-door distributing food and advice with the Green team in the Read More