A signed copy of a transcript of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insulting an opposition leader has been sold for more than $63,200, media outlets reported on Thursday.
The offensive comment was picked up by microphones following a bitter exchange with ACT party leader David Seymour. Later on, Ardern apologized for the remark before Seymour proposed they join forces to raise money for New Zealand's Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The PM thanked everyone who bid after the charity auction ended on Thursday.
In a statement, Seymour said: "The interest was greater than anyone dreamed. When I suggested this to her, she immediately agreed.”
"I have been blown away by the kindness of bidders who are helping pricks everywhere with their generosity,” he added.
"Can't say I expected this," Ardern posted on Facebook before thanking Seymour for "being a good sport".
Meanwhile, the man who won the charity auction told local media he would have to take a loan out to help pay for the 52,200 winning bid.
Julian Shorten told 1News he was happy with his purchase and said: "This is a moment in New Zealand political history."
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