No from Jones over role in Air NZ nude body paint safety video
WELLINGTON: One of the most colourful members of Parliament has rejected an invitation to appear in a new nude body paint version of a classic Air New Zealand safety video.
New Zealand First MP, and Minister of Regional Development, Shane Jones appeared to have no interest in appearing in a 10year anniversary edition of the airline’s famous ‘‘nothing to hide’’ safety video.
The video, which premiered in 2009, featured models wearing nothing but body paint while explaining the safety features of an aircraft.
At a function in Parliament this week, Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon thanked Mr Jones and the Government for its ‘‘consulting’’ over the past year.
His comments — which were steeped in playful sarcasm given Mr Jones’ numerous attacks on the airline and its leadership — were met with laughter from the audience.
Various MPs, ministers and diplomats were in attendance.
‘‘I’m very proud to announce on the 10th anniversary of our nothing to hide body paint safety video, we’re going to bring it back a featuring politicians.’’
He invited Mr Jones, who was also a staunch critic of the last safety video, to participate in the new video.
But Mr Jones, who was not at the function, did not appear to be interested when later asked.
‘‘I have started to resume my athletic duties in the gymnasium, but I would say until I lose 15kg, I wouldn’t dare expose what my wife, from timetotime sees, in public.’’ — NZME