21 Jan 2019
Whangamomona president sees off all challengers
Thousands of New Zealanders crossed the border into the self-declared Republic of Whangamomona at the weekend, for the tiny nation's 30th independence day celebrations. Once there, they were treated to possum skinning and whip cracking demonstrations, a three-legged shearing competition involving a pie and pint, and a presidential election like no other.