Speeches 

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 +

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 +

The Global Food Challenge

Phil Goff

30.09.2008

Leveraging the opportunities in New Zealand. Since 2006 global food prices have increased dramatically.

Speech to Pacific Economic Cooperation Council.

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Thank you for the invitation to speak this afternoon at the first session of the PECC Roundtable discussions.

Agriculture and agricultural trade are vital to New Zealand. Our primary sector exports account ...  more +