Where’s Winston?
October 14th, 2008 at 3:08 pm by David FarrarWe’re in Tauranga and driving in have yet to see a single Winston billboard or hoarding.
Saw nine Simon Bridges ones driving in. A couple of Labour. Even saw Greens, and Kiwi Party. And saw one for Peter Brown.
But not a single hoarding yet for Winston. Why?
And over in Hamilton, saw NZ First hoardings for Doug Woolerton and unlike all the other years, no photo of Winston. Have they worked out he is now a negative brand?
Anyway we are heading into the CBD now, trying to find a photo of Winston or even better, the man himself. Or failing Winston, we’ll try visiting that nice Tommy Gear’s place. After all Winston officially lives with Tommy.
October 14th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
How about one of those interviews with Mr Gear?
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I got as far as the title and thought “who cares?” and moved on to more interesting things.
As should all voters.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Where’s Winston?
Haven’t you heard DPF. He has been delayed by a full length mirror!
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
He’s camped outside Matthew Hooton’s house
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
The one and only bright light in NZF has been Ron Mark. I have huge respect for him and I hope that after the election, when it is almost certain that NZF will be dog tucker, he seeks a new home in National.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
“Where’s Winston?”
The answer to this question is a bit like the answer to: “Where shall we put the rubbish dump/prison/toxic waste facility?”, namely:
“Who cares, as long as its not in my neighbourhood.”
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Things to do in Tauranga:
Go to Mills Reef Winery for a taste or two
Vote:Camp by the beach under the Mount (Mauao)
Soak up the hot pools at night looking at the stars
Talk a walk up to the top of Mauao and watch the sunset with a bottle of something decent
Eat fish and chips on the beach – or have a bbq at one of the spots provided
Go sail carting at Papamoa
Drink at every pub along the Strand
October 14th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I thought he was shacked up with a lady somewhere in Auckland.
Has he had to leave because the house is being sold?
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I iz in ur Rest Homez
Makin’ supporterz…………
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
You really are quite a sad case.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
You really are quite a humourless case!
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Were there races on anywhere today?
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
>After all Winston officially lives with Tommy.
NZ First might not like foreigners. But at least they’re okay with a bit of man love.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Are you going to get an interview with Winston?
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
The shark and shavings at the fish mart on the wharf is some of the best there is.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
shark and shavings? Is that what it’s called? I agree though, very nice f&c there.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Best way to find him is to tap a bauble against a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label. He should come running if he hears that.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
lolpolitishanz, classic. Funny and probably true. I wonder what percentage of Winston voters drive so as to even see billboards?
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Unfortunately the billboards cant be put up as Winston’s head is too big to fit on them
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Why thank you labrator, you are a scholar and a gentleman. For a Rightie.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Has the sly ol’ winny the not too sharp fox shot the gap when he heard thru the grapevine that a blogger attack van is rolling into town?
Vote:What a gutless Liarbour lickspittle puppet .Check the cop shop.
October 14th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I drove around town a couple of time today – no Winston.
Vote:But then, at 5’6″ Winston hardly stands out in the crowd, even with his platform shoes.
But then, he isn’t in Tauranga much anyway – no young female journo/interviewers to bully, no-one around saying “Good onyer,Winnie”, and probably most people saying “Piss off”.
Mind you, there have been two new retirement homes opened in the last year or so – maybe he’s drumming up support there ‘cos even though he was there last week, they’ve forgotten – or maybe looking for somewhere to stay. Who’d know?
October 14th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Perhaps he is saving them for the last few weeks. He has all the name recognition he needs so he probably does not need to saturate his electorate with billboards.
In the last election he used quite small ones (about 1.5m x 0.8m or so) showing him looking as if he was looking to see if he had stepped on dog droppings.
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Buggerlugs Says:
“Unfortunately the billboards cant be put up as Winston’s head is too big to fit on them”
Don’t you mean his hair?
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I have seen plenty for all the other parties around central Auckland but none for Winston First.
Vote:Maybe he has just decided it cheaper to keep the allocation to buy his own baubles.
October 14th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
# llew (755) Vote: Add rating 2 Subtract rating 0 Says:
October 14th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
“Were there races on anywhere today?”
Yes ….the Maori party said something on benefits and……oh wait…..sorry I misunderstood,I thought you said “racists”
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I’ve seen one of him in my electorate in South Auckland, staring out from the billboard, looking like a man u can trust…lol
Vote:October 14th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Winston was not aware there was an election on until Brian Henry called him and told him at 5.20pm today. Got that, sunshine?
Vote:October 15th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Rex: classic
Vote:October 15th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Took a pic of that Winny billboard on the way home with my camera phone from South Auck..
Vote:U can see it HERE
October 15th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Well Fletch,,
a bit diferent from loking down at his toes.
although his last bill board was almost prophetic in describing his close shave with political death throes
Are they still to come??
LISTS!!!!!!!!!!!
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