Protester Sam Sharpe holds up a sign behind (from left) National List MP Michael Woodhouse, National Party leader Simon Bridges and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown, who attended the clubs and socs day. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON : Politicians keen to mix and mingle

Dunedin Fire and Circus Club member Connaugh Liddall eats fire. : Politicians keen to mix and mingle

Mathew Teo (21) and Blessing Tioa (19) promote the Otago Samoan Students’ Association at the OUSA Clubs and Socs Day in Dunedin yesterday. : Politicians keen to mix and mingle

Members of the African Students’ Association (from left) Karyn Mwandamila, Nomvelo Shiba and Chima Robert take a photo together. : Politicians keen to mix and mingle

Students walk around the OUSA Clubs and Socs Day at the Otago Museum Reserve, deciding which clubs to join. : Politicians keen to mix and mingle

Tyler Broome demonstrates kenjutsu. : Politicians keen to mix and mingle