Overview
- Luxon posted the video from Takanini after joining opening-ceremony events at the seventh New Zealand Sikh Games at Pulman Park in South Auckland.
- His caption wished competitors luck and joked about anyone eating his attempt at the traditional sweet.
- Spectators recorded him piping batter into a large wok of hot oil to shape the classic jalebi spirals.
- Social media responses were largely positive, with comments dubbing him the "coolest PM" and praising the gesture.
- Takanini MP Rima Nakhle shared photos noting attendance by ministers Mark Mitchell and Simeon Brown as the event showcased sports and cultural performances such as Bhangra and Gatka.