The only lobbying firm you'll ever need
With Awhi, you get a firm that cares about reputation and outcomes.

Mahi with awhi
To lobby well requires more than access — it requires informed strategy, disciplined execution, and a nuanced understanding of New Zealand’s legislative process. Working with Awhi means working with the most transparent government relations and communications firm in New Zealand. We take pride in caring for your reputation, while achieving your goals.
RetainerServices
The ideal option for organisations needing ongoing advocacy, monitoring, and strategic counsel to support long-term policy objectives and relationship management.

GOVPRO
Pītau

Ongoing access

PolitiPal® subscription

Basic monthly reporting
Up to 4 hours redeemable
$1,800 +GST /month
Ongoing holding retainer, that keeps Awhi attached to a kaupapa.
(Returning clients only)
GOVPRO
Tōtara

Set project scope

Senior Lead

Basic monthly reporting
Up to 20 hours redeemable
$6,750 +GST /month
Ongoing retainer, set (defined) project scope. Senior Lead. Basic monthly reporting.
GOVPRO
Kahikatea

Responsive project scope

Weekly Political Pulsecheck®

Standard monthly reporting
Up to 40 hours redeemable
$11,750 +GST /month
Ongoing retainer, responsive project scope. Senior Lead. Weekly bespoke Political Pulsecheck®. Standard monthly reporting.
GOVPRO
Kauri

Unlimited project scope

Weekly Political Pulsecheck®

Monthly deliverable reporting
Up to 60 hours redeemable
$15,750 +GST /month
Ongoing retainer, unlimited project scope, reasonable travel support included. Senior Lead with active Managing Director management. Weekly bespoke Political Pulsecheck®. Monthly deliverable reporting, with video snapshots as required.
All prices are excluding GST.
All GOVPRO engagements are for a minimum of four months.
Our Products
Get ongoing access to the strategy, advice and engagement you need to push the dial on your priorities.

Political Pulsecheck®
Bespoke intelligence
Up-to-date legislative insight
Direct to inbox
Stay ahead of the curve with a personalised Tuesday briefing sent directly to your inbox, spotlighting the political events, policy changes, and legislative updates on the issues that matter to you. Billed month-by-month; cancel anytime.
$250 +GST /week
Political Pulsecheck®
$250 +GST /week
Get StartedAwhi Media Training
One on one training
Learn at your speed
'Hot seat' video demonstrations
Our media training helps leaders across sectors understand how to speak to the media with confidence. Over two days, trainees learn how to manage unexpected change on the fly while protecting reputation and brand in increasingly complex political landscape.
$2,500 +GST /one-off
Awhi Media Training
$2,500 +GST /one-off
Get StartedSpectrum Sweep®
Understand the competitive landscape
Identify relevant decision-makers
Begin your engagement in-house
In the modern political landscape the old adage still rings true: failing to plan is planning to fail. If you’re looking for a credible, well-considered government relations plan then you need an Awhi Spectrum Sweep®.
Comms Compass®
Understand the modern media landscape
Ready to use, issue-specific key messages
Begin your communications in-house
If you need to communicate smarter, then you need an Awhi Comms Compass®. Understand how the media helps shape perception with an Awhi communications plan.
The Duo: Spectrum Sweep® + Comms Compass®
Cost effective
Aligned messaging
Get started in-house
Looking to build engagement that is intentional, aligned and compelling? Commission the Duo (a Spectrum Sweep® and a Comms Compass®) at the same time and save!
$13,900 +GST /one-off
The Duo: Spectrum Sweep® + Comms Compass®
$13,900 +GST /one-off
Get StartedThe Submission Machine
The Submission Machine turns a traditionally intimidating process into something accessible, effective, and easy to navigate. Here’s how it works: you identify the consultation, estimate the level of complexity, choose the level of urgency, and we’ll expertly prepare a submission for your organisation.
Starting from $4,500 +GST
The Submission Machine
Starting from $4,500 +GST
Submit Better Submissions
Election 2026
Don’t be left behind this election year. Awhi has your General Election 2026 services covered. Let us help ensure that the right people hear your organisation’s message at the right time.
VOTE2026 Pulsecheck®
Up-to-date policy news
Easy to read format
Direct to inbox
Inspired by our popular weekly Political Pulsecheck®, the Awhi VOTE2026 Pulsecheck® is a laser focused weekly briefing, delivered straight to your inbox every Tuesday.
Election Manifesto
Speak directly to decision makers
Persuasive copy landed in a trusted structure
Iterative, outcome focused development
Elections are the perfect time for organisations to outline to political parties what they could be doing to support a more prosperous country. Don’t wait until the election is over to put your best foot forward — request your manifesto now.
Briefing to Incoming Minister
Tailored by audience
Convincing copy landed in a clear structure
Iterative development
The inevitable outcome of every election is an incoming government. Don't wait until after 7 November — ensure you are heard by your priority Ministers with a persuasive Briefing to an Incoming Minister.
$5,550 +GST /one-off
Briefing to Incoming Minister
$5,550 +GST /one-off
Get StartedElection Services
As it happens political news
Proactive advocacy opportunities
Get started now
Don’t be left behind this election year. Awhi has your General Election 2026 services covered. Let us help ensure that the right people hear your organisation’s message at the right time.
Election Services


We walk into meetings with Ministers and Members of Parliament feeling prepared.
Kendall Flutey
Former CE of Banqer
Our submissions have been punchier.
Marisa Bidois
Former CEO of Restaurant Association
Awhi has been integral in helping us understand our political impact.
Karen Vercoe
Former CEO of Te Arawa Lakes Trust
Ethical Framework

The lobbying industry in New Zealand is unregulated, which means you must be confident in those from whom you are tendering advice. Awhi launched publicly available Lobbying Principles in April 2024 that guide how we work. We encourage you to read these principles as they apply to all Awhi employees and all work carried out by us, for clients.
As the most transparent government relations and communications firm in New Zealand, we take pride in proactively disclosing the identity of organisations, individuals and foreign states being represented. You can find out more at www.awhigroup.nz/faqs.
Why Awhi?
Choosing Awhi means choosing a firm that will remain alongside you throughout the entire process: from determining your issues and mapping out a pathway to achieve outcomes, to implementation and productive engagement.
Expect transparent communication with high integrity individuals working within a kaupapa Māori organisation; an organisation that prides itself on exceeding expectations. Get started with the most transparent government relations firm in Aotearoa New Zealand today.




