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.

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.

We just sent our condolences to the President of the United States and the American people on what is a terrible, terrible tragedy.

Never look back' is my philosophy.

Of course as a small country you're not necessarily in the strongest negotiating position unless you're negotiating with other small countries.

We need innovation. We need great ideas that can be simply and effectively produced all over the place.

I only take on roles that I'm passionate about.