I think thats what all New Zealanders who are fair-minded want - a good chance for everybody to get ahead, whether its education or housing.

Those who are flexible in thought, will inevitably succeed.

I want to get down to the nuts and bolts of what is actually going to change to lift New Zealands economic performance.

I have picked the very, very best deputy that I could. David Parker is a fantastic guy. Hes a person who I trust absolutely. Hes got a wonderful sense for policy. He will be great on organisation, and I know that I could not have a better deputy.

Ive worked as a diplomat before I became a politician.

I think thats what all New Zealanders who are fair-minded want - a good chance for everybody to get ahead, whether its education or housing.

Socialisms not a word that I use. I say social democracy because I dont think the government needs to own all the means of production.