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Foreign Policy speech at New Zealand Institute of International Affairs Debate

Phil Goff

08.10.2008

I believe the Labour-led Government’s achievement over its term of office in foreign policy has been to strengthen New Zealand’s reputation internationally as a country which thinks independently, has strong values and, despite its small size, makes a significant contribution to the world community as a good international citizen.

University of Auckland Business School

Can I thank the NZIIA for organising this debate and those who have shown the interest to attend it.

I believe the Labour-led Government's achievement over its term of office in foreign policy has been to strengthen New Zealand's r...  more +

RSA National Council 2008

Phil Goff

07.10.2008

There are times when it is necessary to deploy our defence force personnel in a peacekeeping or combat capacity to protect and advance values and interests which are critically important to us.

Speech to the 92nd National Council Meeting of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association. Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

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National President Robin Klitscher; Chief Executive Pat Herbert; Veterans and members, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.  more +

New Zealand - India Trade Relations

Phil Goff

01.10.2008

The growing importance to New Zealand of our relationship with India has, in large part, mirrored India’s emergence as a key international and regional player.

Thank you for the opportunity to address the India Business Forum this morning.

New Zealand and India have a warm and long-standing bilateral relationship.

Our Commonwealth ties mean that we share the same language, the same democratic traditions and - of course - a passion for cric...  more +