I think it's inevitable that New Zealand will become a republic and that would reflect the reality that New Zealand is a totally sovereign-independent 21st century nation 12,000 miles from the United Kingdom.

I think the issue of North Korea is one where the international community as a whole has to work to resolve the crisis.

People are optimistic about the future.

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

Never look back. Move on. Aim high. Etc.

As New Zealanders, we've been in on the United Nations from the very beginning, played a role in the drafting of the charter - it means a lot to us that those processes are followed.

Business can talk itself into a blue funk.