With parliamentary elections coming up in September 20, this lady has a proven track record under her from 2008 when she was first elected and again in 2011 when she was reelected. Her focus on digital literacy is a welcome one if New Zealand wants to excel in the digital landscape.
Q: What's your proudest achievement up to this moment?
A: Taking through Cabinet a package of funding of over $200 million to enable every state school in New Zealand offered uncapped fast crown funded Internet connections.
Q: Name 3 people, dead or alive, you'll like to have dinner with and why?
A: Hillary Clinton - to try and understand one of the most competent, female, political leaders. My Uncle Hamish who died before I was born - so I could meet the man that died so young, did so much and continues to be adored by everyone in my family. Forever loved. Elvis - it would be a great fun dinner with wonderful soul music and good Southern food.
Q: Are you a cat or dog person, and why?
A: Cat person - it's in the genes. My mum and grandmother love cats too.
Q: Where in NZ is the place you can call as your sanctuary, and why?
A: Great Barrier Island - because the people and land have no pretence, it is just untapped raw beauty. It is breathtakingly rugged, beautiful and very peaceful. One Barrier sleep is worth at least a week.
Q: Something not many people know about you?
A: I love gherkin and cheese sandwiches.
Q: If you could travel back in time, where/when would it be, and why?
A: Ancient Athens for many reasons - because they established the first democracy, and further developed legal systems. I would love to meet Shakespeare and JFK too.
Q: What are your plans for the future?
A: To make the greatest difference I can and help the most people. I think that will lead me to many different places.
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