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Government minutes in which New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called MP David Seymour “an arrogant prick” have been auctioned for more than NZ$100,000, the equivalent of around €60,000. The money will go to a foundation that does prostate cancer research.
Ardern’s remark about Seymour from the opposition Liberal Party was inadvertently picked up by the microphone, which was still on. The mockery ended up in the report of the debate.
Seymour said he was surprised by Ardern’s language and the Prime Minister apologised. Eventually, Seymour came up with the idea of a minutes auction to raise money for prostate cancer research. Both signed the report, which could be offered online.
Ardern thanked Seymour for his “sporting attitude” and for everyone who bid. Seymour is also happy with the proceeds. “I was blown away by the kindness of the bidders who help ‘cocks everywhere’ with their generosity,” said the MP.
