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

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

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

We need innovation. We need great ideas that can be simply and effectively produced all over the place.

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

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.

In terms of having views and being prepared to express them, yes, I think New Zealand's had a leadership role in a lot of things.