Our Services
Ngā Ara Hina
Our Strategic Planning Pathways
At AraHina, we provide fixed rates for our services so that you have the confidence and clarity of knowing exactly what to expect. Our pricing reflects the depth of experience, specialist skill, and te ao Māori approach we bring to every workshop. Each option is designed for flexibility so you can either choose the services that best fit your needs or combine them into a package for a more comprehensive approach.
BEST VALUE PACKAGE
Hina te Pō + Hina te Ao
Strategy & Action Plan Package
Book your Strategy & Action Plan package together and save 25%. Two facilitated workshops take you from a shared vision to a practical roadmap, with both plans professionally designed and ready to use.
Workshops can be held over two consecutive days, or scheduled separately over time to suit your needs
Both professionally designed plans are included in your package price
Fixed one-off investment (travel additional))
Services available individually
Each workshop can also be booked on its own, with your plan professionally designed.
Hina te Pō
Strategic Planning Workshop
1-Day Strategic Planning Workshop
Our Hina te Pō service brings your key people together to step back from business as usual, imagine the future you want to create, and shape a high-level strategy that will guide your organisation for generations to come.
Mā wai? Who’s it for
This workshop is for everyone who has a voice in your future. This can include board, staff, community, whānau, and hapū members.
Outputs
In this one-day strategic planning workshop, we bring your people together to co-design the vision, set clear priorities, and agree on a high-level direction. By the end of the workshop, we will shape a draft strategic plan that includes:
Moemoeā | Vision: Your long-term aspiration and the future you want to create
Te Pae Tawhiti | Mission: Why your organisation exists and the work you do each day to move toward your vision
Ngā Pou | Strategic Objectives: 3–5 key pillars or areas of focus that will guide your overall direction
Ngā Rautaki | Strategic Initiatives: The specific shifts or projects you need to achieve under each objective
Ngā Hua | Outcomes: The long-term benefits you want to see for your people and communities, and how you will track progress and show impact
Ngā Uara | Values/Principles: The values and principles that guide your behaviour, decisions, and relationships, and form the foundation of your strategy
1-day fixed facilitation rate | $5,500 + GST |
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Strategic plan design | $2,500 + GST |
Price when purchased separately (travel additional)
Hina te Ao
Action Planning Workshop
1-Day Action Planning Workshop
Our Hina te Ao service works alongside your governance, leadership, and operational teams to translate your strategic direction into clear priorities, creating a practical roadmap that guides implementation.
Mā wai? Who’s it for
This workshop is for a small, focused group responsible for turning the strategy into action. This can include board, leadership, operations, and marae komiti.
Outputs
In this one-day action planning workshop, we turn 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. By the end of the workshop, we will shape a draft action plan that includes:
Tangible Success (1–3 years): What tangible success looks like in the short to medium term
Strengths: The people, capabilities, and resources you can build on
Challenges: The barriers or risks that need to be considered and managed
Practical Actions: Clear, achievable actions that move the strategy forward
Project Leads/Teams: The person or team responsible for leading each action
Timeframe: When each action will either start or be delivered
Resources: The time, funding, people, and support needed to deliver the action
1-day fixed facilitation rate | $5,500 + GST |
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Action plan design | $2,500 + GST |
Price when purchased separately (travel additional)
What’s included
Applies to Hina te Pō, Hina te Ao, and the Strategy & Action Plan Package.
In the fixed daily facilitation rate
Pre-engagement survey(s)
Customised workshop design tailored to your kaupapa or organisation
Online workshop preparation meetings
Venue setup and pack-down
Facilitation resources and materials
Post-workshop summary shared via Google Drive
Post-workshop meetings
Follow-up email support
In the design
A custom illustration that brings together your workshop outcomes and existing branding, on a well-structured PDF document.
Timeline
First draft within 20 business days of your workshopProcess
2–3 rounds of feedback together; additional changes are charged at an hourly rateFeedback
Your team has 20 business days to provide feedback before the contract is finalisedDeliverables
PDF document using your existing brandingBranding integration
For organisations with existing branding, which is integrated into the design
What’s not included
These items fall outside the scope of each package and are the responsibility of the client:
Facilitator travel (calculated separately)
Venue hire and catering
Participant invitations, communications, and travel
Photography or videography
Additional workshops (available as an add-on)
Plan on a Page design (available as an add-on)
Hina te AraStrategy Implementation
Our Hina te Ara service provides bespoke facilitation support tailored to your organisation’s needs. Whether you need stakeholder consultation, additional workshops to complement your Hina te Pō or Hina te Ao journey, or ongoing guidance, we’re here to support the journey.
$5,500 + GST
1-day facilitated implementation workshop
$275 + GST / hour
Or ongoing support by the hour
Workshop is a fixed price and includes pre-workshop, delivery, resources, and post-workshop support (travel additional)
How we can support you
Additional Facilitated Workshops
Follow-up sessions if further work is needed to achieve your Hina te Pō or Hina te Ao outcomes
Stakeholder Consultation
Dedicated workshops to capture the voices of whānau, staff, community, or partners – ideal for organisations with a wide range of stakeholders to engage
Strategic Reporting Frameworks
Reporting structures that help teams track progress and stay aligned to the strategy
Strategy-Aligned KPIs
Embed strategic priorities into performance measures so individual, team, and organisational goals all contribute to achieving the strategy
Bringing Your Vision & Values to Life
Practical support to embed your vision and values into everyday behaviours and culture
Online Check-Ins
Regular catch-ups to review the strategy’s progress and keep momentum going
Strategy Implementation Support
Ongoing sessions to help your team action strategy, plans, and reporting
Team & Board Meeting Support
Strategic guidance in meetings to support decision-making and keep your team on track
Branding & Design Services
At AraHina, we partner with professional designers to deliver our Hina te Pō and Hina te Ao design services. This means we can also offer branding services for organisations needing a new or refreshed look. See below if you'd like to add branding to your package
Plan on a Page Design (with existing branding) – $2,500 + GST per plan
For clients who want a professionally designed strategic plan or action plan, this package includes a custom illustration that brings together your workshop outcomes and existing branding, on a well-structured PDF document.
Branding – $3,000 + GST
For clients needing a new brand or brand refresh, here is a basic brand package for you. This package includes:
2x initial logo concept directions
Development of chosen logo through 2–3 feedback rounds
Final logo suite supplied in all required file types (full colour, mono, reverse, etc.)
Sub-logo and brand icon
Basic Brand Guidelines
Logo usage overview
Brand colour palette
Font package
Comprehensive Brand Guidelines - $6,000 + GST
This full-scope branding package is ideal if you want to build a thoughtful, cohesive, and strategically grounded brand from the inside out.
What’s included
3x initial logo concept directions
Development of chosen concept through 2–3 feedback rounds
Final logo suite supplied in all required file types (full colour, mono, reverse, etc.)
Sub-logo and brand icon (including favicon)
Up to 3 custom icons or brand illustrations to add visual flair
Comprehensive Brand Guidelines
Delivered as a designed PDF for easy reference and internal team use
Logo usage guide (sizing, spacing, dos & don’ts)
Colour palette (CMYK, RGB, HEX, and usage breakdown)
Typography hierarchy and usage
Brand voice and tone guidance (how to sound like your brand)
Up to 6 additional collateral / brand application design templates (i.e. PowerPoint presentation, banners, flyers etc.)
Can’t see what you’re looking for?
Not to worry! We’ll see how we can tailor a package to suit your kaupapa and needs
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.
Signs You Need a Strategic Planning Facilitator or Workshop
Creating a strategy can feel overwhelming, especially when everyone’s deep in the mahi. AraHina makes the strategic planning process easier, helping you unite your team, find clarity, and stay focused on the journey ahead
No Shared
Vision
Your team is passionate,
but everyone’s heading in
different directions
Values Not
Guiding Decisions
You have a strong kaupapa, but it’s not shaping day-to-day decisions across your organisation
No Action
Plan
You know where you want to go, but there’s no clear strategic plan to get there
No Way to
Measure Progress
You’re moving, but it’s hard to tell what’s working or how far you’ve come against your goals
Strategy Isn’t
Being Used
You have a strategy,
but it’s sitting on the
shelf instead of driving action
No Team Alignment
People are working hard,
but not always toward
the same goals
Need a bit more clarity?
With over 20 years in business coaching, leadership development, facilitation, and strategic planning across corporate, public, and community sectors, AraHina brings
proven expertise to every project.
Ready to take
the next step?
We know there’s a lot that goes into planning a successful workshop, so we’ve listed the key steps to help you feel fully prepared. Our process outlines everything from booking through to delivery, so you know exactly what to expect
Step One:
Book Your Strategic
Planning Workshop
How to book your workshop
1.1 Booking
Once you’ve explored our services, checked our availability, and completed our form, we’ll meet online to see if we’re the right fit for your kaupapa
1.2 Proposal
We’ll then send a comprehensive proposal for your consideration, which you can simply sign through our easy online system
1.3 Non-refundable deposit
Once approved, we’ll send an invoice for a 50% non-refundable deposit, due within 7 days. This confirms your strategic planning workshop date and gets the preparation underway
1.4 Workshop confirmation:
After your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive an email outlining the next steps listed below
Step Two:
Prepare for Your Workshop
What to do once your booking is confirmed
2.1 Book venue and catering
Your role is to secure the venue, arrange catering, and send a calendar invite to all participants. Please see our venue requirements when booking a suitable space (in a Marae setting we will work together to make the best use of the space)
*PLEASE NOTE: We will need access to the venue at least one hour before the strategic planning workshop begins (or the afternoon beforehand) to set up
2.2 Pre-workshop survey
We’ll send an introductory email to all participants along with a short confidential survey giving everyone the opportunity to contribute to the design of the strategic planning workshop
2.3 Workshop design
With your feedback and any previous strategy documents, we’ll shape an agenda that’s tailored to your group’s needs
2.4 Pre-workshop meeting
We’ll meet before the workshop to go through a summary of the survey responses, the workshop design, and any finer details
2.5 Workshop preparation
We prepare all the resources needed to facilitate the session. You just need to take care of catering, venue, and participants
What to expect on the day
2.6 Setup
We’ll arrive at least an hour before the workshop begins to set up the room, ensuring everything is ready when participants arrive
2.7 Facilitation
We’ll facilitate the entire workshop so you can fully participate and engage alongside your team
2.8 Packdown
After the session, we’ll pack down the strategic planning workshop materials and begin preparing your summary
Step Three:
After the Workshop
What happens after your workshop
3.1 Post-workshop email
We’ll send a thank you email to all participants, including a high-level summary of the agreed actions and next steps from the strategic planning workshop
3.2 Workshop summary
We’ll prepare a Google Doc capturing the strategy notes and send this to our designer to draft your strategic plan. We’ll need your existing branding to complete the design.
*PLEASE NOTE: The Hina te Ara - Implementation Service does not include a professional design
Once you approve the design brief, our designer will have your Strategic Plan Draft within 10 business days. We’ll then meet online to walk you through the summary and next steps. If your service or package does not include design services, you will receive a Google Drive summary of your workshop outcomes
3.4 Feedback
Your team will have up to 28 days to provide feedback on the wording and design
3.5 Contract finalised
Once feedback is received and the design is confirmed, the contract will be closed and your strategic plan will be ready to use immediately
3.6 Ongoing support
If you’d like more hands-on help bringing your strategy to life, we offer bespoke support options. We’re with you for the entire journey and would love to continue supporting your kaupapa in any way we can
Stories from our whanau
Below is some of the feedback we've collected from our whānau who have attended our workshops or worked with us.
"You have a real strength working in both corporate and whānau, hāpori spaces, seamlessly bridging these different worlds."
Your utilisation of reflection and preparation was evident. You clearly took time to learn about our organisation and our kaupapa. You were constantly present with us and took us on that journey."
"Your facilitation was fun, interactive, while still helping us to fulfill our objectives for that wānanga. I was really impressed with how efficiently our time was spent and how much we were able to achieve! You are great at guiding a rōpū and holding the mauri."
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