Zealander Quotes

In some ways I believe I epitomise the average New Zealander: I have modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination, and I rather like to succeed. (Edmund Hillary)
Alas, being a New Zealander is such an exquisite dilemma. View quote
Witi Ihimaera
For me, the measures of success will be both environmental and social. What I'd like to see us do is as a nation have a set of measures that we use consistently so that the public can hold us to account. But as I've also said all the way through this campaign, the measure of success to me is not how a financial commentator or an economic commentator from abroad views New Zealand, but how a New Zealander feels about their state of affairs, their hope and chances for the future. View quote
Jacinda Ardern
Trust me: I dont wish I was a New Zealander. View quote
James Spithill
I was shooting a mini-series for Sundance/BBC, called 'Top of the Lake,' that was shot by Jane Campion, who's a beautiful native New Zealander and famous film director. The role I was playing was very intense, and they shaved half my hair off. So, I looked like this post-apocalyptic character. View quote
Jay Ryan
My family comes from New Zealand, but I'm a London girl. I was born and raised in London, but I've got the blood of a New Zealander, so I always kind of felt like I didn't belong - in a good way. View quote
Natasha Bedingfield