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.

Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries on earth. Security issue or no security issue, there would need to be a focus on it.

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

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

Never look back' is my philosophy.

Business can talk itself into a blue funk.

It is a very small minority point of view and I think, through continuing to set the tone of tolerance, acceptance, and diversity, you just have to further marginalize such people. Hopefully one day nobody will think that way.