Phil Goff
Phil Goff is a seasoned New Zealand politician who served as the mayor of Auckland from 2017 to 2022. He previously held various ministerial roles and was the leader of the Labour Party. Goff's mayoralty was characterized by his efforts to address housing affordability and infrastructure challenges, as well as his commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Phil Goff was the mayor of Auckland who condemned the council's decision regarding Eden Park's funding.
Why should Kiwis care about State of Origin? – The Front Page
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
Phil Goff has accused Winston Peters of appeasement regarding US President Donald Trump's actions.
Preschooler’s blind-cord death: Politicians should have acted years ago – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Phil Goff has attacked the government for its failure to respond to Trump.
Why Christopher Luxon is betting on the Indo-Pacific over Trump’s Gaza offer – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
Former Labour leader Phil Goff has been critical of Winston Peters on foreign affairs.
India FTA fight: Trouble brewing in coalition as Winston Peters pushes his advantage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Phil Goff criticized Judith Collins' housing reforms, leading to a public exchange between the two.
Outrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith CollinsNew Zealand· 2026-01-28
Beckett’s experience includes former heading the re-election campaign of Auckland Mayor Phil Goff in 2019.
Election 2026 campaign teams: Who is running National, Labour, Greens, Act, and NZ First’s fight for votesNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Phil Goff was the Trade Minister whose trade deal with China was opposed by Winston Peters.
NZ First says it will not support legislation for trade deal with IndiaNew Zealand· 2025-12-22
Former Auckland Mayor and Labour leader Phil Goff donated $1500 to Kerrin Leoni.
Wayne Brown backed by billionaires and developers in $611k campaign haulNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Phil Goff laid it out very clearly regarding the rates cap.
Letters: We don’t need a rates cap; What a life sentence to hand to our youngNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
Phil Goff discusses the implications of a rates cap on local government services in Auckland.
Why a rates cap isn’t the answer – Phil GoffNew Zealand· 2025-12-04Former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the rates cap was purely political and would prove as workable as Sir Robert Muldoon’s price and wage freeze in the 1980s.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown clashes with Government over rates cap and impact on City Rail LinkNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Labour leader Phil Goff floated for the first time exempting GST from some foods.
Labour knows exactly what’s wrong with New Zealand; it doesn’t know what kind of Labour Party to be to fix it — Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
Phil Goff is a former Labour leader whose proposed CGT rate was significantly lower than the current one.
Labour’s mini-CGT sets a small target but has big loopholes, including for the ‘family home’ – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-10-28
Phil Goff is mentioned as a former mayor whose spending was compared to Wayne Brown's.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown talks to Simon Wilson: Grumpy no more?New Zealand· 2025-09-27
Phil Goff was criticized by Tamihere for allegedly acting like Hitler.
Inflammatory political rhetoric leads us down a dark path - EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Phil Goff was the mayor before Wayne Brown and initiated the Value for Money drive.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown blasts Christine Fletcher’s planning comments - Love this City with Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Phil Goff is taking legal action against the rental property management after a meth lab was discovered in a house he rented out.
Former Auckland Mayor Phil Goff spends $160k fixing meth lab house rented out for nine weeksNew Zealand· 2025-08-10
Phil Goff made the Capital Gains Tax the centerpiece of his party’s tax policy.
Labour’s Chris Hipkins questions MMP system, seeks balance in power – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Phil Goff contributed to the Learning for Life report that recommended establishing the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Erica Stanford faces greatest NCEA test - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Phil Goff was talking about potentially using Remuera Golf Course for a different purpose.
Takapuna Golf Club’s future depends on plan to deal with Milford’s water hazard - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Phil Goff mastered the art of saying nothing in politics for decades.
Letters: Phil Goff’s art of saying nothing; Parliament shame; bottom trawling destructiveNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Phil Goff is a former Trade Minister and diplomat who was sacked as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the UK.
What ‘conflicting’ polls tell us; Brooke van Velden strikes again; sex scandal at the heart of the Beehive – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
Phil Goff was removed from his position as High Commissioner to the UK due to comments he made that were deemed critical of President Trump.
Inside the sacking of Phil Goff as High Commissioner to UK: Documents reveal behind-the-scenes activity, emails, textsNew Zealand· 2025-06-04
Former Mayor Phil Goff is noted for not mentioning the North Shore.
Why the so-called Super City hasn’t delivered for Aucklanders – Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Phil Goff praised the D Squadron as part of an important counter-terrorism response.
NZSAS elite domestic terror Commando unit quietly shelved as police anti-terror team steps upNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Labour’s Phil Goff introduced fees and National’s Lockwood Smith a student loans scheme to pay for it.
Bold policy moves urgently needed for NZ’s future - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Goff was effectively sacked from the role of High Commissioner to the UK over comments he made about Trump.
Christopher Luxon promotes NZ as ‘champion for free trade’ as he heads to UK amid global uncertaintyNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Goff was sacked by Peters without consulting Luxon.
Inside Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters’ Donald Trump bust-up - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
Brown’s predecessor, Phil Goff, did away with Len Brown’s gas-guzzling V6 Calais and used an electric car from the council’s fleet for mayoral duties.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown questions why Cabinet ministers get limos but he doesn’t after driving offenceNew Zealand· 2025-04-10Phil Goff breaks his silence after being sacked as High Commissioner to the UK.
Phil Goff breaks his silence after sacking as High Commissioner to UKNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
