Socialisms not a word that I use. I say social democracy because I dont think the government needs to own all the means of production.

Ive been really clear that my first job as leader of the Labour Party and co-leader of the labour movement is to engage with our base.

I want to get down to the nuts and bolts of what is actually going to change to lift New Zealands economic performance.

Those who are flexible in thought, will inevitably succeed.

I think thats what all New Zealanders who are fair-minded want - a good chance for everybody to get ahead, whether its education or housing.

If theres a sustainable job that will create sustainable value, people will hire for it.

Ive worked as a diplomat before I became a politician.

Microkernels are not a pipe dream. They represent proven technology.

If somebody makes me laugh, I’m his slave for life.

The sanctity of law can be maintained only so long as it is the expression of the will of the people.

If you think golf is relaxing, you're not playing it right.

So, I gained a little..weight, .. Big deal. Clean and sober.

Crying is personal. On the other hand, laughing is more general . Laughing makes our hearts wider.

I know perfectly well that you can't not want anything and live.

I work like a gardener.

I think a lot of the problem is that at 8 o'clock there's nothing on for kids.

Tobacco is a culture productive of infinite wretchedness.