Politicians turn to books, knitting and horses to bring in the votes
(WorldNews New Zealand)

Elections will almost always bring controversy, bickering and that orange man interrupting your favourite soap opera. But there is one thing you can always guarantee - politicians doing nearly anything to try secure your vote. New Zealand politicians have a long history of oddball happenings on the campaign trail, including former prime minister Sir John Key derping with university students in 2014. Your key to unlocking NZ politics: Sign up for our newsletter Another former National Party leader, Don Brash, thought walking across a plank between a wharf and a boat would make a good photo opportunity during the 2005 campaign. The party lost that election, and Brash...