I don't know that you're ever going to persuade New Zealanders that they're not going to own their own homes and I'm not going to try.

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

Business can talk itself into a blue funk.

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

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

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

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