Speeches 

Prisons and local industries working well together

Phil Goff

18.09.2008

The Prisoner Employment Strategy launched two years ago is successfully providing offenders with the tools to change their lives, so that they can become contributing members of society. Speech during a tour of CIE industries at Auckland Prison

Tena koutou katoa

I would like to welcome everyone here today.

I would like to acknowledge the Mayor of the North Shore City Council his Worship Andrew Williams, fellow Councillors and representatives from the Community Board.

I extend a special greeting to Des Ripi, Senior K...  more +

Cracking down on organised crime gangs

Phil Goff

17.09.2008

Speech to Wanganui Community Meeting, Wanganui Racecourse Crime is a serious issue, because it hits at a fundamental human right and need to feel safe in your home, on the streets and in the community.

Crime is a serious issue, because it hits at a fundamental human right and need to feel safe in your home, on the streets and in the community.

It is of course not a new issue. Crime has been a condition of human society, every society, since civilisation began. As such, talk of silver bul...  more +

Launch of Puna Tatari Drug and Special Treatment Unit at Spring Hill Prison

Phil Goff

13.08.2008

 

Tena Katou katoa.

I would like to specially acknowledge the local kaumatua and kuia, and the support given to this site by Ngati Naho. A warm welcome to Councillor George Vickers, who is here on behalf of the Mayor, and Barry Matthew, the chief executive of Corrections. <...  more +