Failed Hamilton mayoral candidate Lisa Lewis selling naked horseback photo on Trade Me

A naked photo of former Hamilton mayoral candidate Lisa Lewis is up for sale on Trade Me - and it's been inspired by Jacinda Ardern.

The framed A4 photo depicts Lewis riding a horse bareback with both of her breasts exposed.

Lisa Lewis on the horse.
Lisa Lewis on the horse. Photo credit: lisalewislive / Trade Me

"The photography artwork has been influenced from our Prime Minister - Jacinda Ardern's admirable resolve along with New Zealand's great outdoors," Lewis says.

Lewis warns potential buyers to make sure their other half is comfortable having this in the house. Bidding starts at $100.

The photo was inspired by a similar sketch of Ardern, which depicted the Prime Minister riding a horse topless in July.

Jacinda Ardern on the horse.
Jacinda Ardern on the horse. Photo credit: desertrose_ / Trade Me

The artwork of Ardern was later removed by Trade Me's trust and safety team over fears it could lead to a backlash.

"We felt this listing was inappropriate and decided to take it down," a spokeperson told Newshub.

"Our thinking was that a large volume of complaints from our community was inevitable and we decided to preempt that feedback and remove the auction."

Newshub.