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.

Never look back. Move on. Aim high. Etc.

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

As New Zealanders, we've been in on the United Nations from the very beginning, played a role in the drafting of the charter - it means a lot to us that those processes are followed.

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

In terms of protecting ourselves, the main issues are around how do we protect our borders [from illegal migrants and livestock and plant diseases], how do we protect our fisheries?

I think that generally New Zealand is respected for the positions it takes because it thinks them through.