Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
The MP bonus is for redeemable miles.
As for NZ, note that if no flights on NZ (whether mileage earning or not) there is an annual membership fee. Also awards tend to be expensive unless on NZ metal only since every flight is charged for separately.
BM's DC program could be an option, too, especially if
RTW collects more miles than he needs to qualify for *G there. After reaching the (re)qualification level, all additional status miles are converted to additional award miles, and DC also offers cash/mileage award combinations.