This is old news but it's kind of interesting the word geek means circus sideshow.
Doing a little searching on NZ extradition agreement with the US
https:// internationalextraditionblog.com/2011/05/25/new-zealand-extradition-treaty-with-the-united-states/
This stuck out for me under article VI
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If the offense for which his extradition is requested is of a political character, or if he proves that the requisition for his surrender has in fact been made with a view to try or punish him for an offense of a political character. If any question arises as to whether a case comes within the provisions of this paragraph, it shall be determined according to the laws of the requested Party.
Might slow the efforts to bring political figures to justice