In terms of having views and being prepared to express them, yes, I think New Zealand's had a leadership role in a lot of things.

Well in the end the world can crank itself up to sanctions, as it has with Zimbabwe, another sad case.

Fortunately New Zealand doesn't have land borders so we are able to be somewhat more rigorous on who gets in and out of our country than perhaps some people.

It is a very small minority point of view and I think, through continuing to set the tone of tolerance, acceptance, and diversity, you just have to further marginalize such people. Hopefully one day nobody will think that way.

In terms of having views and being prepared to express them, yes, I think New Zealand's had a leadership role in a lot of things.

Of course I have an opinion on many things but I don't micromanage.

Innovation applied across the board of development is having a huge impact, and can have more. All sorts of technology can provide shortcuts, can overcome obstacles which once seemed insuperable.