Although biodiversity loss continues globally, many countries are significantly slowing the rate of loss by shoring up protected natural areas and the services they provide, and in expanding national park systems with tighter management and more secure funding.

No country will reach its full potential if its female citizens do not enjoy full equality.

I deeply detest social distinction and snobbery, and in that lies my strong aversion to titular honours.

I felt really compromised. I think legal marriage is unnecessary and I would not have formalised the relationship [with husband Peter Davis] except for going into Parliament. I have always railed against it privately.

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.

I only take on roles that I'm passionate about. Life is too short to do things that you're not happy with.

Well of course New Zealand isn't anti-American.