With New Zealanders finally able to have their hair cut again after recent relaxations in lockdown rules, one national politician decided to do something rather drastic to mark the occasion.
Chris Bishop, the National Party MP for Hutt South, this week unveiled the "Bishmullet" - his own personal take on the retro hairstyle.
He had promised to rock the "business at the front, party in the back" style if a social media post attracted 1,000 likes. It quickly did.
Now, he's using the distinctive look - possibly with the help of some extensions - to raise money for a local baking charity, with a promise to keep his long, dark locks as they are for an extra 24 hours for every $1,000 raised.
Overall, Mr Bishop is aiming to raise $10,000. To date, he has raised more than $3,600.
Mr Bishop meanwhile said on his GiveALittle fundraising page that he plans to wear his hair-do "everywhere" he goes, including in New Zealand's legislature, where he represents his constituency in New Zealand's North Island.
"The Bishmullet will attend Parliament, it will come with me as I get coffee, it will be with me as I take [his dog] Ladyhawke for evening walks along the Petone Esplanade - so long as the money keeps coming in!" he said.
"Let's raise heaps of money for Good Bitches Baking, allowing them to continue to make life a little easier for Kiwis in need, and have a bit of fun while doing it."
Some of Mr Bishop's colleagues meanwhile offered a few select words about his efforts, with one jokingly describing the look as "unbelievable" while addressing Parliament.
Footage of the humorous incident was later shared by Mr Bishop on his Twitter page.
Other colleagues were somewhat less complimentary, however, with fellow MP Brett Hudson reportedly questioning how the "abomination of a 'do' [can] be permitted in the House".
