John Oliver's Campaign Crowns Puking Bird as New Zealand's Bird of the Century
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John Oliver's campaign for the Pūteketeke bird in New Zealand's Bird of the Year competition has caused a stir, with thousands of votes still being counted after the deadline. Oliver exposed a loophole in the voting process on his show, urging viewers to support the puking Australasian crested grebe. Other campaign managers criticized Oliver's involvement, but he defended his campaign and expressed his love for birds. The Forest and Bird organization, responsible for the competition, expects to announce the winner by Wednesday.
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