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Phil Goff
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Public figure

Phil Goff Silver

New Zealand politician

22 Jun 1953New ZealandUniversity of AucklandUniversity of Auckland

Phil Goff is a New Zealand politician. Born 1953 in Auckland. Associated with University of Auckland.

Public record

At a glance

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Born
1953-06-22, Auckland
Citizenship
New Zealand
Occupations
diplomat, politician
Political party
New Zealand Labour Party
Member of
51st New Zealand Parliament
Also known as
Philip Bruce Goff
Timeline

Education and professional journey

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19901995200020052010201520202025Minister for the Environment: 1986-1987 Minister for the EnvironmentMinister of Education of New Zealand: 1989-1990 Minister of Education of New ZealandMember of the New Zealand Parliament: 1993-1996 Member of the New Zealand ParliamentMember of the New Zealand Parliament: 1996-1999 Member of the New Zealand ParliamentMember of the New Zealand Parliament: 1999-2016 Member of the New Zealand ParliamentMinister of Foreign Affairs: 1999-2005 Minister of Foreign AffairsMinister of Justice: 1999-2005 Minister of JusticeMinister of Defence: 2005-2008 Minister of DefenceMinister of Corrections: 2007-2008 Minister of CorrectionsLeader of the Opposition: 2008-2011 Leader of the OppositionLeader of the New Zealand Labour Party: 2008-2011 Leader of the New Zealand Labour PartyMayor of Auckland: 2016-2022 Mayor of Auckland
Education Work

Work

Education

Offices held

Roles and positions

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  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament1999 to 2016
  • Leader of the Opposition2008 to 2011
  • Minister of Defence2005 to 2008
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs1999 to 2005
  • Minister of Justice1999 to 2005
  • Minister of Education of New Zealand1989 to 1990
  • Minister of Corrections2007 to 2008
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament1996 to 1999
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament1993 to 1996
  • Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party2008 to 2011
  • Minister for the Environment1986 to 1987
  • Mayor of Auckland2016 to 2022
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This page is assembled from the sources below. Each section carries its own grade. Gold 1 section Silver 1 section

  • Wikidata, as of 3 Oct 2026. Community-curated knowledge base (CC0)
  • Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence

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