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Phil Goff offers condolences for French flight tragedy

Phil Goff

28.11.2008

Labour Leader Phil Goff today expressed his sadness at the loss of five New Zealanders and two Germans who lost their lives in the tragic Air New Zealand crash in France.

Labour Leader Phil Goff today expressed his sadness at the loss of five New Zealanders and two Germans who lost their lives in the tragic Air New Zealand crash in France.

"This is a sad day for Air New Zealand, the Civil Aviation Authority, and our country. Our thoughts are with the famili...  more +

Nat foreign policy lacks depth and commitment

Phil Goff

30.10.2008

"If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then superficially, Labour should be flattered by National's policy release on foreign affairs and trade," Trade Minister Phil Goff said today.

 

"But on foreign policy, there is reason not to trust the National Party. Its frequent policy flip flops show a lack of understanding and commitment in this and other areas.

"And what it continues to say when it thinks the public is not listening also gives rise to concern abo...  more +

nats score drugs own gaol

Phil Goff

28.10.2008

National's policy release on work and drug treatment in prisons fails to recognise huge progress in both areas over the last three years, compared with its own lacklustre performance in office, Corrections Minister Phil Goff said today.

"In terms of drug treatment, Labour has increased drug and alcohol treatment units in prisons to six, allowing 500 ...  more +