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Locke General Debate Speech: Guantanamo Bay

Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 12:05 am | Green Party

Yesterday the European Parliament, by a large majority, called for the closure of the US detention centre at Guantanamo Bay. Earlier this year I had a similar Guantanamo Bay motion on the Order Paper, but Labour vetoed our having a debate on it in the ... More >>

Greens welcome Minister's support for channel

Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 5:08 pm | Green Party

Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey's support for the idea of TVNZ establishing an advertisement-free, genuinely public broadcasting channel once digital television is set up in New Zealand is being welcomed by Green Party Broadcasting Spokesperson ... More >>

Green MP delighted at support for Bill

Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 5:07 pm | Green Party

Green Party Social Justice Spokesperson Sue Bradford is welcoming the support her Corrections (Mothers with Babies) Amendment Bill is receiving from across the political spectrum. More >>

U Future urged to support Green microchip amendmt

Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 10:13 am | Green Party

United Future should take heed of the 8000 signature petition it will receive today from Federated Farmers Waikato requesting that the law requiring the microchipping of dogs be repealed, Green Party Musterer Metiria Turei says. More >>

The price of freedom

Monday, 19 June 2006, 4:47 pm | Green Party

“Helen Clark’s reported comments that she did not intend to raise human rights issues with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee during his visit are quite shocking,” Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman says. More >>

Should NZ Follow Singapore's Example?

Sunday, 18 June 2006, 4:04 pm | Green Party

“The visit of Singapore’s Prime Minister is a good opportunity for us to reassess our lax foreign ownership laws, which are driving up house prices,” Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman says. More >>

IWC votes likely against anti-whaling countries

Friday, 16 June 2006, 3:50 pm | Green Party

On the eve of the 58th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission the Green Party fears the Japan's vote-buying will result in a huge blow to the battle to save whales from scientific research knife and Japanese dinner tables. More >>

Independent Police Complaints Authority needed

Friday, 16 June 2006, 1:39 pm | Green Party

The exposure of another case of police allegedly using intimidation to force a young person to provide a DNA sample shows the urgent need for the government to set up an independent Police Complaints Authority, The Green Party says. More >>

NZ drinks need benzene tests - Greens

Friday, 16 June 2006, 9:44 am | Green Party

Soft drinks within New Zealand need to be tested for benzene levels, the Green Party says. More >>

Government bombs out over Rakon

Thursday, 15 June 2006, 4:42 pm | Green Party

The government's green light to Rakon' export of military grade oscillators sets a dangerous precedent for how to deal with dual use products, Green Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Keith Locke says. More >>

Babies and mothers the real winners

Thursday, 15 June 2006, 4:02 pm | Green Party

The success of her Corrections ( Mothers of Babies) Amendment Bill in the private members ballot means that New Zealand can now come significantly improve the way it treats mothers and babies in prison, Green Party Social Development Spokesperson ... More >>

Medicinal cannabis may soon be a treatment option

Thursday, 15 June 2006, 2:29 pm | Green Party

Sufferers of some serious illnesses may soon have the option of being prescribed cannabis to help alleviate their symptoms, the Green Party says. More >>

George Bush needs a friend

Thursday, 15 June 2006, 2:01 pm | Green Party

As a "very, very, very good friend" of the United States, New Zealand should rescue President George Bush from his current bind over Guantanamo Bay, and urge him to close the facility, says Green Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Keith ... More >>

Digital TV good news but local content essential

Thursday, 15 June 2006, 12:56 am | Green Party

The announcement of free-to-air digital television in New Zealand is being welcomed by the Green Party for the great opportunity it provides explore ad-free, genuinely public broadcasting, but concerns remain about the impact on local content and potential ... More >>

Public transport on a ride to nowhere under Cullen

Wednesday, 14 June 2006, 4:28 pm | Green Party

The admission this morning by Finance Minister Michael Cullen that Government spending on public transport infrastructure is now set to decline markedly, only serves to underline the head in the sand approach the Government continues to take towards ... More >>

Re-writing the rules a dangerous precedent

Wednesday, 14 June 2006, 3:28 pm | Green Party

The Green Party will again be blocking National's 'get out of jail free' Bill when the party attempts to table it for a second time today. More >>

No confidence in police if they bully youths

Wednesday, 14 June 2006, 11:00 am | Green Party

The case of a 17-year-old student who was allegedly coerced into giving a DNA sample to police in return for a waived traffic fine and without giving the proper consent raises serious concerns about police attitudes towards young people, Green Party ... More >>