Public Wizardry & Free Sausage Act
What it is:
A policy proposal to make joy, wizardry, and sausages fundamental rights in Aotearoa New Zealand. Because sometimes, the best way to disrupt bureaucracy is with a hot sausage, a top hat, and a card trick.
Why it exists:
Magical infrastructure: Parliament should not just legislate — it should levitate joy. Free sausages at public events are as essential as roads or Wi-Fi.
Legal protection for play: Citizens have the right to wear capes, perform sleight-of-hand, levitate happiness, and sprinkle glitter in public spaces without threat of removal.
Joy as political expression: Poi dancing, balloon twisting, theatrical nonsense — these are not crimes. They are civic engagement.
Disarming cynicism: Laughter, silliness, and sausages disrupt political gloom more effectively than speeches or press releases.
Community nourishment: Sausages, veggie options, and edible magic create opportunities for connection and shared delight.
Underlying critique:
Political spaces are too rigid, solemn, and exclusionary. By combining wizardry and sausages, we show that engagement doesn’t have to be boring or bureaucratic, and that joy can be a form of civic responsibility.
Additional points:
Costume diplomacy: MPs and staff encouraged to wear capes, wizard hats, or funny costumes during official duties.
Sausage science: Track the number of sausages distributed vs. smiles generated. This data informs future public joy policies.
Magical outreach: School workshops, street performances, and festivals reinforce civic engagement through playful learning.
Public rituals: Free Sausage Days, glitter parades, and impromptu card tricks become recognized methods of political participation.
Safety & inclusivity: Allergies, dietary restrictions, and consent are treated as seriously as any parliamentary procedure.
Expected outcomes:
Citizens experience joy, surprise, and whimsical empowerment in public political spaces.
Parliament grounds become a stage for magical civic spectacle, edible democracy, and community connection.
Public engagement increases as people see activism can be playful, inclusive, and meaningful.
Cultural shift: more play, more magic, more community joy — less apathy, less bureaucratic intimidation.