John Phillip Key (born 9 August 1961) is the 38th prime minister of New Zealand, in office since 2008. He has led the New Zealand National Party since 2006.
New Zealand needs to balance its environmental responsibilities with its economic opportunities, because the risk is that if you don't do that - and you want to lead the world - then you might end up getting unintended consequences. Use this quote
We live in a world where equality is pretty important. Use this quote
Your personality as the prime minister feeds through to what you emphasise, and what you don't, how you'll handle a situation - whether you've got the combination of intelligence or instincts to adapt and to make good decisions. Use this quote
I engage with a lot of journalists, some of them have history and some of them don't, that's not my concern. My concern is to make sure I represent the views I want to represent on those shows. Use this quote
Sunday night I always cook if I can - if I'm home, I always cook. Use this quote
I'm not deeply ideologically driven. I believe in good center-right politics. Use this quote
I always had a long-term view of going into politics, so I suppose I was always careful. I mean, I got offered all these rinky dink tax deals, but I always paid my taxes. I am naturally quite conservative. Use this quote
I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldn't go into it, because it's demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family. Use this quote
I think for the most part people are proud of the bicultural foundation New Zealand is built on and the fact that we are a multicultural society. Use this quote
We have been given the trust and goodwill of New Zealanders. I do not take that trust for granted, and I never will. Use this quote
