Speeches 

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 +

Speech to officially welcome of first modified Air Force Boeing 757 in Wellington

Phil Goff

19.08.2008

Speech notes for address at official welcome of first of RNZAF refurbished 757 aircraft

Venue: RNZAF Rongotai (Wellington airport)

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CDF, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, CAF, Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to formally welcome the first of our modified B757s home. 

This aircraft is the first of the Air ...  more +

Speech to launch Not Just a 12-month Tour Exhibition during Tribute08

Phil Goff

29.05.2008

Tribute 08 is a celebration and commemoration honouring the contribution and sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families.

Speech notes for launch Not Just a 12-month Tour Exhibition during Tribute08

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Members of Parliament, Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, veterans' leaders and veterans, distinguished guests, ladie...  more +