Senator Obama will be taking office at a critical juncture. There are many pressing challenges facing the international community, including the global financial crisis and global warming. We look forward to working closely with President-elect Obama and his team to address these challenges.

Well of course New Zealand isn't anti-American.

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

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

Business can talk itself into a blue funk.

Of course I have an opinion on many things but I don't micromanage.

Health and education are always issues.