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.

In the end, there will always be a fundamental difference of perspective between New Zealand and Australia on defense, whoever is in government.

Any serious shift towards more sustainable societies has to include gender equality.

Although biodiversity loss continues globally, many countries are significantly slowing the rate of loss by shoring up protected natural areas and the services they provide, and in expanding national park systems with tighter management and more secure funding.

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

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