In the end, there will always be a fundamental difference of perspective between New Zealand and Australia on defense, whoever is in government.

Marine protected areas, and particularly no-take zones, are very effective in allowing regeneration of fish stocks.

It's fair to say that, for much of my lifetime, New Zealand certainly was a property-owning democracy and working people, ordinary people, had assets.

I'm not into power for the sake of it.

Never look back' is my philosophy.

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.

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