According to one expert, it's human body heat and Co2 that attract the creepy crawlies.
The cards consisted of three politicians from separate parties for Hipkins to choose from.
Brendon Warne told The Project on Friday night he was devastated when his bus broke down. But his fortunes have since turned around.
"We would be good, two bald men together."
With a dry, hot summer forecast, The Project spoke to Owen Stobart about which insects are likely to be a problem.
"James is a guy that I think is horribly in the wrong place, he's in the wrong party."
Three cards of politicians were revealed by The Project's hosts for her to choose from.
Watch the full interview with the All Blacks legend.
"They have been seen as a huge taonga out on the street and it's fantastic."