Well in the end the world can crank itself up to sanctions, as it has with Zimbabwe, another sad case.

Fortunately New Zealand doesn't have land borders so we are able to be somewhat more rigorous on who gets in and out of our country than perhaps some people.

I deeply detest social distinction and snobbery, and in that lies my strong aversion to titular honours.

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

Economic growth which strips out the planet’s ecosystems is not sustainable

Adopting and promoting sustainable production practices require concerted effort, something which in practice is too often missing or insufficient. Making this shift at the scale required demands forward-looking leadership in the public and private sectors alike.

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