Lights, camera, action! HARRY'S COMIC KIWI CAPER

As the prince stars in his own comedy skit, critics call it another desperate act

- Judy Kean

The couple are packing their bags for a trip to the UK.

The dream is beginning to crumble for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and now the couple are having to scramble to avoid their new life in the United States unravelling.

With their multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix threatened and their popularity declining in the US, the pair have made a couple of surprise moves one of them turning the spotlight on New Zealand.

One of the things they vowed to do after stepping away from the royal family was to promote causes close to their hearts, including sustainability. To this end, as part of the Travalyst eco-travel initiative Harry established in 2019, he has launched a new campaign that he says is inspired by Māori values. It encourages travellers to think about how they would be rated in terms of how eco-friendly they've been.

That's a wrap Kiwi

comics Dave (left) and Rhys star alongside Harry.

Appearing in a clip on Māori Television show Te Ao with Moana (a huge coup for the current affairs programme hosted by broadcaster and performer Moana Maniapoto) to announce the campaign, Harry, 37, said he was influenced by the kaupapa Māori (set of values) he had seen during visits to New Zealand. He said he was also inspired by kaitiakitanga (guardianship and protect) and manaakitanga (love and compassion).

"The Māori culture inherently understands sustainable practices and how to take better care of our life-giving land, which are critical lessons we can all learn."