Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has been thrust into the thick of one of America's most controversial elections which he has likened to a democratic carnival.
Mr Muller is in the United States as part of a New Zealand delegation of the International Democratic Union annual get together. This year, the event coincides with the Republican National Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio.
He is joined by fellow National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross.
Mr Muller said he had never experienced anything quite like the circus of the convention, which was about to enter its last night today. Already this week the Republic Party has made international headlines after its leaders and candidate hopefuls refused to endorsed the party's presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Mr Muller said there were thousands of protesters, Trump supporters, media and Secret Service at the convention centre where the rallies were being held.