John Key hooks up with Shane Warne alter ego played by Australian comedian Peter Flaherty and is recorded in an unscripted 7-minute video that will be used to promote Napier's Art Deco Weekend.
The prime minister laughs, jokes and pokes fun at himself during the session and discusses Liz Hurley, purchasing BMWs, cricket, Bondi bludgers and his preference for Holdens.
Some folk will bemoan a PM letting his guard down and acting less than statesmanlike. Former PM, Helen Clark would have never put herself in this position...and that's why we like it.