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.

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.

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

Ive been really clear that my first job as leader of the Labour Party and co-leader of the labour movement is to engage with our base.

If theres a sustainable job that will create sustainable value, people will hire for it.

Those who are flexible in thought, will inevitably succeed.

Ive worked as a diplomat before I became a politician.