Bronagh looks after the kids and without her the family would disintegrate… there are some things you cant discuss with anyone other than your wife. There has to be a strong bond of trust. – John Key
Im not deeply ideologically driven. I believe in good center-right politics. – John Key
I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldnt go into it, because its demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family. – John Key
Your personality as the prime minister feeds through to what you emphasise, and what you dont, how youll handle a situation – whether youve got the combination of intelligence or instincts to adapt and to make good decisions. – John Key
New Zealand needs to balance its environmental responsibilities with its economic opportunities, because the risk is that if you dont do that – and you want to lead the world – then you might end up getting unintended consequences. – John Key
We have been given the trust and goodwill of New Zealanders. I do not take that trust for granted, and I never will. – John Key
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. – John Key
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. – John Key
We live in a world where equality is pretty important. – John Key
