Graeme Cairns
New ZealandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Graeme Cairns is the founder and former leader of the McGillicuddy Serious Party, a satirical political party in New Zealand that operated during the 1980s and 1990s. Known for its absurd and humorous policies, such as turning New Zealand into a clan-based medieval society and proposing to give trees the right to vote, the party aimed to poke fun at the political establishment. Cairns has recently been in the news discussing the importance of humor in politics and the role of novelty parties in providing comic relief amid serious issues.
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Founder and former leader Graeme Cairns appeared on Real Life with John Cowan and talked about poking fun at establishments and the importance of humour in politics.
More humour needed in our politics despite serious issues – EditorialThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-30
New Zealand· 2026-07-30
