I think what happens when you are prime minister is no day is the same and every day you are under pressure. And there is always so much happening that the days just flash by and flash into weeks. John Key dayflashhappen Change image and share on social
Sunday night I always cook if I can - if I'm home, I always cook. John Key cookhomenight Change image and share on social
There is much more good gained from having a fully functioning financial market than there ever is not having that. John Key financialfullyfunction Change image and share on social
I have more engagement with New Zealand than people might think. Unlike the impression I have of the American president, who sits in the Oval Office and people come to them. John Key americanengagementimpression Change image and share on social
I'm not deeply ideologically driven. I believe in good center-right politics. John Key centerdeeplydrive Change image and share on social
Sure I can sit around and do absolutely nothing for the next nine years and I might survive that long but it's not going to take New Zealand anywhere. John Key absolutelylongsit Change image and share on social
You get out of life what you put into it. I think you need a bit of luck but you also make a bit of luck. I think that if you're a pretty decent person you'll get back what you put in. John Key backbitedecent Change image and share on social
I think it is only natural that people have anxiety about the economy because the economy is real. It is their job, their ability to service their mortgage and look after their family. And in the final analysis, nothing is more important than your capacity as a breadwinner or an earner to provide for those that rely on you. John Key abilityanalysisanxiety share on social
I guess I'm reasonably confident in all honesty. But I definitely don't think I'm arrogant. I'm pretty down to earth, I mean I'm genuinely down to earth. John Key arrogantconfidentearth Change image and share on social
I want to leave New Zealand in better shape than I found it. I know the job of prime minister is not forever and I'm going to do the best I can every day to make that difference. John Key daydifferencefind Change image and share on social