Tag: Peace and Conflict
Defence budget overly weighted with Skyhawks and frigates
Green Party Defence Spokesperson Keith Locke today expressed disappointment at the $671 million dollars in today's budget for Skyhawks and frigates.
Scrapping F-16s a good start
The Greens were pleased but not surprised by the government's decision to cancel our order for 28 F-16 fighter jets from the United States.
Greens welcome F-16 decision
The Green Party have congratulated the Government for cancelling the F-16 contract.
Cancel F-16s and sell Skyhawks
Green Party Defence spokesperson Keith Locke today sent a letter to Prime Minister Helen Clark, giving the Green Party's backing for the cancellation of the F-16 contract.
Locke suggests bonus from selling off skyhawks and cancelling F16s
Green Party defence spokesperson, new MP Keith Locke, this afternoon visited Defence Minister Mark Burton offering to support Labour's efforts to cancel the F-16 contract.
Greens reject Beeman’s interference over F-16 deal
The Green Party says the United States should keep out of the domestic debate over the purchase of 28 F-16 fighters.
NZ Should Step In To Stop Indonesian Skyhawk Repair Work
We should not stand by while a Kiwi firm helps refit two Indonesian Air Force Skyhawks, say the Greens.
Govt. misleads NZ public over training Indonesians
Defence Minister Max Bradford is misleading the New Zealand public by saying four Indonesian army officers are here only to study
Bradford Must Send All the Indonesian Military Officers Home
The Greens say Max Bradford is refusing to break all military links with Indonesia.