22 July, 2008
Ed Hillary and Tensing Norgay, from two small countries sitting alongside each other in this room – Nepal and New Zealand – first climbed Everest 55 years ago. We will need the qualities they showed – courage and determination – for us to realise the goal of completing agriculture and NAMA modalities this week.
Read full speech >>15 July, 2008
Trade Minister Phil Goff speaks to Export New Zealand; removing barriers to trade has never been more important
Read full speech >>5 July, 2008
Speech to Focal Conference, Carey Baptist College, 473 Great South Rd, Penrose. The New Zealand Government is of the view that trade is fair when it is allowed to take place in an open, non-discriminatory global trading system, based on predictable and equitable rules.
Read full speech >>4 July, 2008
New Image and companies like it play an important role in transforming New Zealand’s economy. They reflect our aspiration for our economy to become high-value and high-income, innovative and export led.
Read full speech >>23 June, 2008
Speech to New Zealand - Europe Business Council Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Auckland. New Zealand’s relationship with Europe continues to be a vital one. We have much in common including our values and approaches on most issues. We have strong government, political, defence and people-to-people links.
Read full speech >>23 June, 2008
New Zealand enjoys a priceless reputation as a nation of great beauty, which is clean and green and, as our tourism promotions proclaim, 100% Pure.
Read full speech >>14 June, 2008
Address to Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
Read full speech >>13 June, 2008
The Forum canvasses significant issues such as advancing a Single Economic Market, international trade, climate change, demography and strategic issues in the region
Read full speech >>9 June, 2008
The Asia-Pacific region is a key driver of global economic growth: the APEC economies represent 55% of global GDP and roughly 50% of international trade. Given the strategic and commercial importance of the region to New Zealand, it is vital that we are involved in the major trade initiatives in the region, which otherwise could result not only in trade discrimination, but could marginalise us in key regional groupings.
Read full speech >>5 June, 2008
Securing the Free Trade Agreement was a major achievement.
Read full speech >>4 June, 2008
Ultimately we need the security of global trade rules and we need a multilateral agreement which can encompass issues such as elimination of subsidies. The stakes are high. The costs of failure are considerable in particular for poor countries.
Read full speech >>3 June, 2008
As an economy based on the primary sector, New Zealand is both particularly vulnerable to climate change and we have a unique greenhouse gas profile. Half of our emissions come from our agricultural sector and comprise methane and nitrous oxide instead of carbon dioxide.
Read full speech >>26 May, 2008
Now we have the signed the agreement we have entered a second critical phase. Securing the benefits has moved from being predominantly a challenge for government to one also for business.
Read full speech >>15 May, 2008
Last night's announcement that Japan and New Zealand should launch a study into the implications of a Japan – New Zealand Economic Partnership Agreement was the best possible launch for this Forum.
Read full speech >>23 April, 2008
As a small country, we rely on exporting to make a living in the world. The international market-place today is significantly different than in the past and presents us with new challenges.
Read full speech >>8 April, 2008
Phil Goff speaks to the Navigating China Seminar -- a NZTE event for the NZ trade delegation in Beijing for the Free Trade Agreement
Read full speech >>12 March, 2008
An outline of progress being made in our current bilateral trade negotiations and provide an update on the World Trade Organisation Doha Round.
Read full speech >>29 February, 2008
Your organisation has the worthy objective of bringing together New Zealand Chinese business people to build relationships, share experiences and to communicate your views and needs to local and central government.
Read full speech >>17 January, 2008
We are more than 25 hours flying time from Algeria but despite our distance from the world, we are an active participant in international trade and politics.
Read full speech >>24 October, 2007
Our relationship with India is increasingly important to New Zealand in the trade and economic area, and more broadly.
Read full speech >>7 September, 2007
Mexico is by far our most important trading partner in Latin America.
Read full speech >>28 August, 2007
World trade has expanded rapidly in recent years. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) estimates that the world goods trade by volume grew by an average of six percent annually between 1990 and 2005.
Read full speech >>17 August, 2007
This conference asserts the New Zealand Chinese community’s pride in its past and the confidence it has in its future
Read full speech >>14 August, 2007
For over 125 years, New Zealand as a small and remote country has relied on exporting to make a living in the world.
Read full speech >>25 July, 2007
Access to markets, and dealing with tariff and non-tariff barriers, is critical in an industry that exports 85% of its product.
Read full speech >>12 July, 2007
This cluster brings together companies which supply a wide range of goods and services to Defence Forces, both at home and overseas.
Read full speech >>11 July, 2007
Export Year 2007 is built around the need for government and the private sector to work in partnership.
Read full speech >>10 July, 2007
Over the last fifty years, Asia has evolved as the most economically dynamic region in the world.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2007
Those who have received advice will tell you how important it is to have an empathetic person to listen to the challenges and the difficulties you face at a vital stage in the development of your business.
Read full speech >>21 June, 2007
The Fulbright programme has for 59 years played an important role in strengthening the bonds between New Zealand and the United States.
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