Alright, who's up for this?

**Mully** · 16th June 2009, 21:17

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/poli...ria-auctioned/

I will pay $10 towards the winning bid if it's someone from here.....

but not me

EDIT: It's actually nice to see a politician actually, you know, doing something.

**Naki Rat** · 16th June 2009, 21:21

Definitely not my choice of dinner partner, and it would take a hell of a lot more than $10 to change my mind on that

**Hitcher** · 16th June 2009, 21:21

I can think of worse people to have dinner with. I imagine that Tariana would be a real hoot socially.

**NDORFN** · 16th June 2009, 21:22

She'd probably just end up eating me. Not worth the risk.

**Mully** · 16th June 2009, 21:25

I can't find the damn auction....

**Headbanger** · 16th June 2009, 21:27

I saw her down the shop just the other day, Shes so small you could push her over so easy.....

**sil3nt** · 16th June 2009, 21:34

Sorry she earns how much each year? Something like (but probably over) $120,000 a year plus 3 blokes on minimum wage = $75,000 (well a bit more) add in the rest of the whanau on the dole and i am pretty sure they can find $15,000 without having to resort to this bullshit. Wouldn't it be funny if the auction never made it to 3 digits.

**James Deuce** · 16th June 2009, 21:42

Originally Posted by Headbanger

I saw her down the shop just the other day, Shes so small you could push her over so easy.....

If you did, the comedy of turtle syndrome would almost make it worthwhile. When she did get back up, you'd best be elsewhere.

I did something uncharacteristic when I was in the MED building waiting for a client meeting, and went and chatted to her while I waited (she was bugging a receptionist trying to do some work). The media do a great job (insert GIANT SARCASTIC EYEROLL) of presenting her as a snarling radical.

She's more like an Aunty who is frustrated that no one will listen to common sense. I think I said something positive about a piece of legislation she'd proposed as an opener, and it changed my perception of politicians (bit of a dick like that I am. I'd rather cherish an incorrect preconceived notion than learn something new sometimes). You forget that the policy isn't necessarily the person.

I reckon it would be a good night.