Justice
Justice is about more than how we deal with crime. It is about how we create a fair, peaceful and sustainable world. We must begin now to both trial restorative justice approaches across the country and build public awareness of the potential of this approach.
Industrial Relations Policy: A sustainable working life
04 Sep 2008Good industrial relations are essential in order to ensure healthy and sustainable working lives for New Zealanders. Hallmarks of a fair and decent society are decent pay and working conditions, a meaningful and secure job, and a safe working environment. All New Zealanders should also have time for leisure, community activities, and their families and friends.
Commissioner’s consultation over Tasers a travesty
28 Aug 2008Green Party MP Keith Locke says Police Commissioner Howard Broad’s day long consultation with MPs before deciding to introduce Tasers is a travesty.
"My high hopes that Mr Broad was serious about hearing MPs have been dashed by this sudden decision," Mr Locke says.
Mother and baby bill tipped to pass in Parliament today
27 Aug 2008Green Party MP Sue Bradford's third private member's bill in this term of Parliament is expected to pass its final reading in the House this evening.
Her Corrections (Mothers with Babies) Amendment Bill has attracted unusually unanimous support from across all parties.
Immigration Bill improved, but still oppressive
21 Jul 2008Green Party MP Keith Locke has welcomed improvements in the Immigration Bill, reported back to Parliament today, but says it is still oppressive.
Mr Locke sat on the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee for hearings on the Bill. The report includes his minority comments on behalf of the Green Party.
Police enthusiasm for pepper-spray needs to be reviewed
02 Jul 2008Green Party Police Spokesperson Keith Locke wants the Police Commissioner to review the way his officers are using pepper spray.
“It is apparent to me that pepper spray was inappropriately used in three separate cases that have come to public attention over the past month,” Mr Locke says.
Nandor Tanczos MP - Valedictory speech
30 Jun 2008I give thanks and praise unto the Most High Jah Ras Tafari. I give greetings to all in the name of the Holy Trinity—the Almighty Father, the Divine Mother, and the Child that is love made life. I greet the members of this House for the last time as one of them. I greet those in the gallery, and I thank them for honouring me with their presence, especially my beloved Ngahuia Murphy.
Nandor Says Farewell
Nine years ago, no one would have expected to see a rastafarian MP. Nine years later, again, no one would have expected how practical and engaged the outsider and firebrand would prove to be. In typical Nandor fashion, he spoke from the heart, letting all MPs know what he thought of them and the institution he has served so well. Make sure you watch through to the timely conclusion. (14 min.)
Canadian taser experience a warning for New Zealand
20 Jun 2008Green Party MP Keith Locke says the Canadian experience &endash; where police have frequently used tasers well beyond their mandate &endash; should make us wary about introducing tasers here.