MinterEllisonRuddWatts (MERW), are our primary corporate partners.  Their stated purpose is “Working with you to help shape New Zealand’s future”.  They are very involved with Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi (SoTM) under the auspices of their Community Investment Programme.  

At the recent SoTM AGM, Stephanie de Groot, Partner; environment, planning and resource management, told members that “.. the pillars of our sustainability strategy are Environment, People and Practices.  These focus on responsible consumption and production of goods and services, striving towards nett zero by 2050, being an inclusive and equitable place to work, doing what matters for their people and communities, and partnering with clients and others to tackle sustainability issues”.

Their legal team have looked at our procedures in terms of the Health & Safety Act 2015, the proposed accommodation facility and the concessions SoTM has with the Department of Conservation.  They also offer support in areas of Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Business Development and IT.

Since they joined up in June of 2023 most of their partners and staff have come to the motu, in groups of 10-12, working with our guides doing track trimming and cleaning up beaches and ditches or anything else that needs doing, working hard and happily regardless of the weather.

A recent visit took them to the northeast end of the island where the local takahe family were very taken with the goings on.  They marched up and down checking out the piles being thrown into the bushes and staying nearby for the entire time the clean-up was happening. 

The team’s appreciation of the clean, clear air and stunning environment was a reminder to the guides of how privileged we are to be able to showcase the island with a corporate sponsor who shares our values.