Tag: Transport
Locke asks Govt to lobby US over transit fingerprinting
Green MP Keith Locke is asking the Government to lobby US authorities to drop the fingerprinting and photographing of Air New Zealand's transit passengers.
Greens reassure Auckland: Eastern Highway won’t happen
Auckland Green MP Keith Locke has accused John Banks and Barry Curtis of misleading the public over the proposed Eastern Highway.
Govt purchase of Westhaven the best option: Locke
Auckland Green MP Keith Locke is welcoming news that the Government will purchase the Westhaven Marina.
Local Government (Auckland) Amendment Bill – First Reading
The Green Party, of course, will be supporting this bill and was very involved in its formulation, working closely and successfully with the Government on bringing it to its present state and to this
Big Brother is watching…and photographing…and fingerprinting
Green MP Keith Locke is warning that US plans to fingerprint and photograph everyone visiting that country could lead to a universal ID system, with huge ramifications for individual freedoms and human rights.
Freeze Westhaven sale before asset takeover: Locke
Auckland Green MP Keith Locke yesterday asked Local Government Minister Chris Carter asking him to use his influence to stop the sale of the Westhaven Marina before Auckland Regional Holdings takes over the controlling interest in the Ports of Auckla
Maritime Security Bill – Third Reading
The Green Party will support this bill, although it has serious concerns about how the legislation might be applied in practice in an exaggerated way, compared with the needs of the actual security si
Eastern Highway will never fly
Auckland Green MP Keith Locke described today's Eastern Transport Corridor announcement as a debacle for proponents of the plan.
No relief from US terror demands
The Greens are asking Air New Zealand to drop the lid on the latest US demand that air passengers be prevented from queuing to go to the toilet.