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

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.

Health and education are always issues.

People are optimistic about the future.

New Zealand and SA should take this dimension into account, the skills South Africans are presently contributing to New Zealand.

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.

Girls can do anything. We do do anything and we expect to be treated as equals.