The only lobbying firm you'll ever need

With Awhi, you get a firm that cares about reputation and outcomes.

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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.

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GOVPRO

Pītau

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Ongoing access

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PolitiPal® subscription

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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

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Set project scope

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Senior Lead

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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

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Responsive project scope

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Weekly Political Pulsecheck®

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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

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Unlimited project scope

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Weekly Political Pulsecheck®

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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.

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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®

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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.

Bespoke intelligence

Up-to-date legislative insight

Direct to inbox

$250 +GST /week

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Awhi 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

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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.

One on one training

Learn at your speed

'Hot seat' video demonstrations

$2,500 +GST /one-off

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Spectrum 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®.

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$8,250 +GST /one-off

Spectrum Sweep®

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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®.

Understand the competitive landscape

Identify relevant decision-makers

Begin your engagement in-house

Designed to help organisations of all shapes and sizes begin their political engagement in-house, an Awhi Spectrum Sweep® is a personalised, pick-up-and-go government relations plan that will show you how to get a seat at the table of influence rather than remaining another voice in the crowd.

Built with clear goals in mind, informed by tailored advocacy advice, Awhi helps you get a clear line of sight across the political avenues to prioritise, while simplifying your political messaging so it is clear, concise and compelling. The result is more than representation—it’s a pathway that delivers measurable impact.

Your Spectrum Sweep® will take approximately four weeks from commission to completion.

$8,250 +GST /one-off

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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.

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$8,250 +GST /one-off

Comms Compass®

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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.

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®. Designed to give organisations a better understanding of how the media helps shape perception, the Comms Compass® helps kaupapa of all kinds cut through the noise and ensure the right message reaches the right audience with clarity and impact.

Perfect for time sensitive or issue-specific announcements, or reactive planning purposes, you will receive a comprehensive communications plan that simplifies your messaging, identifies key channels, as well outlines public affairs risks and opportunities so every comms touchpoint reinforces the same story — no mixed signals, no wasted effort. Don’t push more content, push the right content. Steer your communications confidently with a ready to implement Comms Compass®.

Your Comms Compass® will take approximately four weeks from commission to completion.

$8,250 +GST /one-off

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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®

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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!

Cost effective

Aligned messaging

Get started in-house

If your organisation is seeking to improve its political and media influence, then commissioning the Duo will transform your engagement, with no wasted effort. Take your engagement in a brand new direction, with professional advice and new found confidence.

Your Duo (a Spectrum Sweep® and a Comms Compass®) will take approximately six weeks from commission to completion.

$13,900 +GST /one-off

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The 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.

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Starting from $4,500 +GST

The Submission Machine

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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.

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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.

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299.00 (includ. GST) /one-off

VOTE2026 Pulsecheck® 

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Inspired by our popular weekly Political Pulsecheck®, the Awhi VOTE2026 Pulsecheck® is a laser focused weekly briefing, delivered straight to your inbox every Tuesday.

Up-to-date policy news

Easy to read format

Direct to inbox

Get clear, concise and up-to-date coverage of party policies during the entire election campaign for a one time fee. All the insight you need for Election 2026.

299.00 (includ. GST) /one-off

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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.

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$6,950 +GST /one-off

Election Manifesto

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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.

Speak directly to decision makers

Persuasive copy landed in a trusted structure

Iterative, outcome focused development

Awhi is experienced in clear and compelling manifesto copy that will demonstrate to political parties why your policy platform should be considered in their respective election campaigns.

Don’t wait until the Election 2026 is over to put your best foot forward: we deliver manifestos that work in the real world — when the country is deciding who to vote for, your policy might just be a politician’s secret weapon.

An Awhi Election Manifesto is perfect for organisations that already understand their policy and investment priorities, and want to outsource the transactional development. This service does not include design.

$6,950 +GST /one-off

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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

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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.

Tailored by audience

Convincing copy landed in a clear structure

Iterative development

The invetiable outcome of every election is an incoming government. Ensure you are able to be heard by your priority Ministers with a clear and convincing Briefing to an Incoming Minister (also known as a BIM).

An Awhi BIM is suitable for organisations that already have an Election Manifesto or policy platform, and would like help to translate their policy and investment priorities into actions the executive could undertake. This service does not include design.

$5,550 +GST /one-off

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Election 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.

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Election Services

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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.

As it happens political news

Proactive advocacy opportunities

Get started now

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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

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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.

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