Strategy Grounded in
Te Ao Māori
Strategic Planning Consultancy
Aotearoa, New Zealand
Strategic Planning that turns vision into action
AraHina is a Māori-led Strategic Planning consultancy supporting groups, organisations, and communities across Aotearoa, New Zealand
We guide you through a clear - end-to-end - strategic planning process using mātauranga Māori and proven facilitation methods to draw out the aspirations of your people
The result is a professionally designed strategic plan that you can implement immediately and share with pride
Explore some of our recent strategic plan designs
Ārahi(na) means ‘to lead or guide,’ while Hina references Hīnātore, a luminescent world that provides light in the darkness - a glimmer of hope
About AraHina
AraHina exists to provide strategic planning services grounded in te ao Māori.
Since our establishment in 2022, we have had the privilege of working alongside whānau, hapū, iwi, and organisations across Aotearoa, New Zealand. From community groups to government agencies, businesses, and boards, together we co-design strategic plans and facilitate strategic planning workshops that turn vision into action.
At the heart of our mahi is making strategic planning simple, accessible, and fun! We are also passionate about bringing Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti together through facilitation that strengthens relationships and builds trusted collaboration for a better Aotearoa.
Our Strategic Planning Pathways
“Nā Hina te Pō, nā Hina te Ao” speaks of Hina, the moon, moving between darkness and light
She reminds us that every journey has cycles, from endings to new beginnings. From that space of change comes Hinātore, the first spark of hope, lighting Hina te Ara, the pathway forward
Together they form Ngā AraHina - our pathways for turning vision into action
Ready to chart the course ahead?
See our services below to explore what each package includes, along with clear fixed pricing so you can choose the option that best suits your organisation
If this sounds like something your organisation needs,
book a kōrero with us to get started!!!
Ngā Ara Hina
Hina te Pō
Strategic Planning
One-day Strategic Planning Workshop
In this one-day strategic planning workshop, we bring your team together to co-design the vision, set clear priorities, and agree on the high-level direction. Your strategy is then professionally designed and ready to implement immediately
Includes
One day facilitated face-to-face strategic planning workshop or wānanga
Professionally designed strategic plan on a page using your existing branding
Also included in your package
Pre-engagement survey(s) and/or stakeholder meetings
Customised workshop design tailored to your kaupapa or organisation
Online preparation meetings to align on goals and approach
Venue setup and pack-down
Facilitation resources and materials
Post-workshop summary shared via Google Drive
Follow-up email support
What’s not included
Facilitator travel expenses (calculated separately)
Venue hire and catering
Participant invitations, communications, and travel
Photography or videography
Branding & logo design
Add-ons
Branding $3,000 + GST
Comprehensive branding $6,000 + GST
Fixed one-off investment (travel additional)
Hina te Ao
Action Planning
One-day Action Planning Workshop
Bring structure and clarity in Te Ao, the world of light, by turning your high-level strategy into a practical action plan. This makes sure your waka gains momentum, with everyone clear on their role and the path ahead
Includes
One-day facilitated face-to-face workshop/wānanga
Action plan and/or 12 month road map design
Annual plan tracker via Google Docs
Also Included in Your Package
Pre-engagement survey(s) and/or stakeholder meetings
Customised action planning workshop design tailored to your kaupapa or organisation
Online preparation meetings to align on goals and approach
Venue setup and pack-down
Facilitation resources and materials
Post-workshop summary shared via Google Drive
Follow-up email support
What’s not included
Facilitator travel expenses (calculated separately)
Venue hire and catering
Participant invitations, communications, and travel
Photography or videography
Branding & logo design
Add-ons
Branding $3,000 + GST
Comprehensive branding $6,000 + GST
Fixed one-off investment (travel additional))
Hina te Ara
Strategy Implementation
One-day Facilitated Workshop
For organisations with existing strategic and action plans, this one-day facilitated workshop supports the implementation of your strategy by strengthening the systems, structures, and ways of working needed to move forward with clarity
Includes
One-day facilitated face-to-face implementation workshop or wānanga
Implementation support may include
but not limited to:
Ways of working (team roles, responsibilities, decision-making)
Governance and operational alignment
Strategy review and refresh
Embedding values or strategic priorities in day-to-day practice
What's not included
Professional design of outputs
Facilitator travel expenses (calculated separately)
Venue hire and catering
Participant invitations, communications, and travel
Photography or videography
Branding & logo design
Add-ons
Professional Design of Outputs (POA - Price on Application)
Additional Face-to Face Sessions beyond the agreed scope
$5,000 + GST plus travelAdditional Online Sessions beyond the agreed scope
$350 p/h + GST
Fixed one-off investment (travel additional))
Not sure which service is the right fit for you?
Our simple flow chart will help you find the best pathway for your organisation, guided by where you are now and where you’d like to be.
Ready to take the next step?
Follow the simple steps below to make an enquiry and begin your strategic planning journey
Choose a strategic planning pathway that best fits your needs
Have a look at our calendar to see if your preferred workshop time is available
Tell us a bit about your organisation and what you’re hoping to achieve
Lock in a time to connect with us so we can explore your strategic goals and next steps together
Our Point of Difference
Creating your own strategy can feel overwhelming
Especially when your team holds diverse perspectives and you’re deep in the mahi. That’s where AraHina steps in.
As experienced strategic planning consultants and facilitators, we take the pressure off so you can work alongside your team and focus on the journey ahead.
Our facilitation and strategic planning approach is grounded in te ao Māori, weaving indigenous wisdom with modern strategy tools
Māori-Centred Approach
Tap into over 20 years of business coaching, leadership development, strategic planning, and facilitation experience at corporate, public and community level
Strategy Expertise
Māori-Centred Approach
Our facilitation approach is grounded in te ao Māori, weaving Indigenous wisdom with modern strategic planning tools
Strategy & Leadership
Tap into 20 years of strategic planning and leadership experience across corporate, public, and community sectors
We are internationally certified Technology of Participation (ToP™) facilitators through ICA Australasia
We take you from concept to design so your strategy is a living document that your team can be proud of
Strategy Design
Your draft strategy will be professionally designed within 10 business days and ready to implement immediately
Fast and Efficient
Trusted by hapū, marae, community, not-for-profit, corporate, and public sectors in Aotearoa New Zealand
Trusted Expertise
Trusted by Communities and Organisations Across Aotearoa
Our Mahi
We’re proud to have partnered with organisations across Aotearoa supporting them to align their teams, strengthen their direction, and bring their strategies to life
Our work spans a diverse range of kaupapa – from whānau-led initiatives and hapū/marae wānanga to not-for-profits, government agencies, and businesses – each committed to creating meaningful impact in their communities
See below to learn more about the organisations we’ve had the privilege to support
Te Awakairangi
Kohanga Reo
Te Awakairangi Kōhanga Reo was the very first place I tested my strategic planning approach – my own son’s kōhanga at the time ...
Foodstuffs Te Uru Kahikatea Māori Network
Te Uru Kahikatea is the Māori employee network within Foodstuffs North Island...
Aotearoa Free From Stalking
Aotearoa Free From Stalking is a campaign hosted by Auckland Women’s Centre and supported by AVA: Anti-Violence Action...
Waikato Regional Council | Tiakina Kauri Team
Kauri Pou Tiaki is an immersive virtual reality experience designed to deepen understanding of the cultural, ecological...
Harataunga Marae
Strategy
Harataunga (Kennedy Bay) is a remote coastal community in the Coromandel with deep whakapapa ties to Ngāti Porou...
Rangatahi Māori Rautaki Wānanga Te Kaha
The Rangatahi Movement in Te Whānau a Apanui was the first Rangatahi Māori Strategy I had the privilege of supporting...
Te Awakairangi
Kohanga Reo
Te Awakairangi Kōhanga Reo was the very first place I tested my strategic planning approach – my own son’s kōhanga at the time ...
Foodstuffs Te Uru Kahikatea Māori Network
Te Uru Kahikatea is the Māori employee network within Foodstuffs North Island...
Aotearoa Free From Stalking
Aotearoa Free From Stalking is a campaign hosted by Auckland Women’s Centre and supported by AVA: Anti-Violence Action...
"It was beautiful to see everyone come together and agree on a way forward at the end of the hui – something I thought might not happen!"
"Fully walking the talk, not just talking the talk. You allowed humour during sensitive kaupapa, making the process approachable and engaging while honouring its cultural significance."
"I'm so proud of the outcome of this project. The facilitation at the beginning was a critical success factor for the project."
Your tools and teaching methods make facilitation techniques easy to pick up and apply in a range of spaces.
You have a gentle nature and are a really good listener. You facilitate in a neutral manner and know when to deep dive to get the best out of participants.
You are outstanding at bringing all participants on the journey, regardless of their starting point, and ensuring everyone's voice is heard.
Book a kōrero
Let’s talk about where you’re headed and how
AraHina can help guide the way.
