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TH E GIFT OF GREAT KIWI HOSPITALITY
In Te Reo Māori, the meaning of Koha includes, gift, offering, and contribution. And that’s exactly what Kiwi businesses need right now, the gift of the New Zealand community’s ongoing support.
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n partnership with GiftStation, New Zealand’s number one gift card provider, Hospitality New Zealand is excited to launch the new look, new feel KOHA Card. The Hospitality KOHA card takes the guesswork out of choosing a gift, letting the recipient choose what they want from a favourite business or venue. What better time to launch than during the lead up to the holiday season, where this year, Kiwis will be looking at how they can spend money at their favourite businesses. As a venue, accepting the KOHA Card gives you the opportunity to access new customers and boost pre- and post-holiday sales through another payment option. It also secures your position on the upcoming KOHA Card website where customers will be directed to use their KOHA Cards to
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support local businesses throughout Aotearoa. What better gift to promote right now than the gift of unique New Zealand experiences? Kiwi consumers want to support their favourite local brands, the KOHA Card gives them the opportunity to support not just one business, but many around the country. Part of the meaning of Koha is its reciprocal nature, a Koha doesn’t just go one way. An important aspect of the KOHA Card experience is being part of a circular system of giving that helps not only the immediate hospitality sector, but also has a ripple effect through almost every industry within Aotearoa. And Hospitality NZ couldn’t have launched it alone. “The hospitality industry is full of outstanding, creative people and we have received exceptional
support for the hospitality KOHA card initiative,” noted Sandi Reily, Marketing, Events and Communications Manager at Hospitality NZ. “We want to particularly acknowledge Coca-Cola as our launch partner.” The Hospitality KOHA gift card can be used to create memorable moments and experiences like staycations and special events. They also make the perfect corporate gift, a no-hassle present for your team that gives them the gift of continuing the KOHA throughout businesses around the country. The KOHA Card is purchased on GiftStation’s website and is delivered via text to any New Zealand mobile number. This is securely stored in a Centrapay digital wallet. KOHA Cards can then be spent on a range
of products and experiences at supported venues and businesses through most EFTPOS terminals. It’s that easy!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE? • There is no cost to your business to register - KOHA Card is FREE to set up. • No ongoing charges for having KOHA ready on your terminals. Just a flat fee of $0.25c per transaction will apply. • There is no fixed term contract, you can cancel at any time. • In support of the sector Hospitality, New Zealand is giving every hospitality business in Aotearoa a free listing on the KOHA CARD website for the next 18 months from1 November 2021
