Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) New Zealand is excited to announce a new partnership with Save the Kiwi, a leading conservation charity dedicated to protecting New Zealand's national icon, the kiwi. This collaboration brings together two organisations with a shared vision of preserving and nurturing the country's unique wildlife and natural heritage.
Save the Kiwi's vital conservation work involves rearing kiwi chicks until they reach a "stoat-proof" weight of around 1kg, which takes approximately three months. These kiwis are then released into a predator-managed habitat in the wild, where they can grow and contribute to the next generation of kiwi. Just as MHR provides a safe and comfortable environment for its guests, Save the Kiwi offers a similar sanctuary for these precious birds, complete with daily meals and a cozy "room" for the night.
Stuart Harrison, Managing Director of MHR New Zealand, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are proud to join forces with Save the Kiwi to support this vital conservation work being done to protect the kiwi. With our properties located throughout New Zealand, we understand the importance of preserving New Zealand's unique wildlife, and this partnership allows us to contribute directly to this significant cause."
Under the name MANAAKI | Protect & Care, MHR will provide a safe place for kiwi to grow and thrive. Starting from 1 July, guests can opt for the "no room servicing" option, and for every guest who chooses this, Millennium Hotels and Resorts will donate a meal for a kiwi at Save the Kiwi's kiwi creche in Napier. Additionally, for conference groups, every five rooms that go unserviced by housekeeping will result in a "room" being donated to a kiwi for the night at the creche.
