Shane Jones attacks Air NZ hip-hop security video as a "trivialization of security"

The first New Zealand MP, Shane Jones, has again attacked Air New Zealand for the new security video "Cringe Culture".

The video entitled It's the safety of kiwi fruit, Features more than 600 people and is presented as a rap of local musicians Kings, Theia and Randa. Rap itself is adapted from Run-DMC It's tricky.

Mr. Jones, who is the Minister of Regional Economic Development, said that he had heard a lot of negative comments about the "juicy mishmash" of the video on his travels across the country.

"Based on my fairly scientific evaluation of travelers' opinions on this video, I've never heard the word F more often and they do not say" first class, "Jones said.

"I think it trivializes security, I think it's a juvenile hodgepodge – it's without tone."

"Tourists are disoriented.They can not hear it.It's a lame attempt at entertainment and it's a type of speechless entertainment, it's really a back-and-forth culture. "

In a statement, Air NZ said, "We are proud of the latest safety video and do not apologize for celebrating kiwi culture or showcasing the talents of people from 30 New Zealand community groups, including many regions.

"We are also delighted that the video has positively attracted New Zealand 's attention to the international scene.

"For example, it has received more than 20 million online views and international media coverage – it is natural that not everyone appreciates every new safety video, which is validated by the civil aviation authorities. before being on board the plane, the feeling for this last edition is positive. "

Jones is not alone in his disgust for video, although it has proved very popular in China.

The so-called "first citizen of the regions" admitted that he was not a big fan of hip-hop in general, claiming that he was rather a "Ray-Charles type".

He also claimed to have taken advantage of other videos on Air NZ safety, including a recent one, which featured Northland with Rachel Hunter and a Ladyhawke song.

It's far from Jones's first attack on Air NZ. He had a more serious attitude towards society, majority owned by the taxpayer, for closing regional roads earlier this year. He also called on President Tony Carter to resign. This earned him to be publicly reprimanded by Premier Jacinda Ardern.

The comments may have been caused by Air New Zealand CEO Chris Luxon, biting on Sunday's episode Q + A

Luxon said it was "not particularly helpful or constructive" to ensure that the government and businesses "carve out their hand".

Jones, however, refused to attack Luxon, acknowledging that he was the chairman of the advisory committee on the prime minister's affairs.

"But look [Luxon] must stay away from having his opinion on my role in politics. I am the first citizen of the provinces. I am a retail politician, "Jones said.

When asked if he planned to play himself in an Air NZ safety video, Mr. Jones responded with the opinion that he was not opposed to it – but that He had to first get permission from the party leader, Winston Peters.

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