Air New Zealand : Hokitika Gorge highlighted in Air New Zealand’s new Kiwi-as safety video

Scenes for the safety video were filmed at the Hokitika Gorge in September and involved the airline's ramp loaders dancing on the swing bridge.

It's Kiwi Safety is the largest scale safety video Air New Zealand has ever produced, with a 600-strong cast. The video stars well-known Kiwi actor Julian Dennison, local musicians Kings, Theia and Randa as well as talent from 30 community groups across the country, including the Rewa All Stars dance crew from Auckland, surf lifesavers from Dunedin, curlers from Maniototo in Central Otago and the Mosgiel Brass Band.

Air New Zealand General Manager Global Brand and Content Marketing Jodi Williams says in addition to the Hokitika Gorge, the safety video was filmed at various New Zealand locations in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Balclutha and Naseby in Central Otago.

'It also features a number of Air New Zealanders including cabin crew, pilots, engineers, loaders and airline staff from Dunedin Airport.'

Westland District Council Mayor Bruce Smith says, 'It's an honour for the region to feature in Air New Zealand's latest safety video. We know these videos attract attention from right around the globe so it's fantastic our beautiful part of the country stars in It's Kiwi Safety.'

The safety video is backed by the soundtrack It's Kiwi a remake of the popular RUN-DMC song It's Tricky and In the Neighbourhood by Sisters Underground, produced by Josh Fountain of Auckland's Golden Age Studios.

Air New Zealand's safety videos have collectively generated more than 157 million views online to date along with significant international media exposure. It's Kiwi Safety is the 18th safety video where the airline has taken a creative approach.

The new safety video can be viewed here and will be rolled out across the airline's fleet from today.

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