Bids for PM's flag doodle hit five figures

The auction for the Prime Minister's drawing of an alternative New Zealand flag is up over $10,000 and closes tonight at 7:30pm on Trade Me.

The auction has attracted more than 126,000 views since it was listed just over a week ago and more than 180 bids.

The current bid is $10,150 with all proceeds to go to Cure Kids.

Last week it was reported that bids had reached $20,000, but that the bidder in question had a spotty trading record.

The auction came about after Prime Minister John Key was asked to draw his version of an alternative flag on TVNZ's Breakfast programme last week.

Mr Key gave his consent for the drawing to be auctioned for charity.

The auction has also attracted hundreds of questions, including a request from one person to have morning tea with John Key should they win the auction. The Prime Minister's office subsequently confirmed he would be happy to meet the winning bidder.

Breakfast reporter Matty McLean has also since listed his own doodle of an alternative flag, which is currently sitting at just over $330.

- NZ HERALD STAFF