Facilitation through a te ao Māori lens

Your Go-To Strategic Planning Consultancy for Kaupapa-Led Communities and Organisations

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Strategy Made Simple

We believe that well-crafted, collectively designed strategies have the power to unite people and drive meaningful change. Our Strategic Planning services guide you from concept to design — and into real action. The result? A strategy you’re proud of`! One that aligns your people, sets a clear direction, and creates lasting impact for generations

Want to see the final result? Take a look at some of our recent strategic plan designs below

Four signs you need a Strategic Planning Facilitator

Not sure if you need a facilitator to support the development of your Strategic Plan? Creating your own strategy can feel overwhelming - especially when your team holds diverse perspectives and you're right in the thick of it. When you’re part of the team, it can be hard to step back and see the bigger picture. That’s where a professional facilitator makes all the difference. We take the pressure off so you can fully participate alongside your team.

Here are a few other signs it might be time to bring someone in:

1. No shared vision: Your team is passionate - but not on the same page

2. Values aren’t driving decisions: Your kaupapa is strong, but your values aren’t clear

3. No way to measure progress: You’ve got goals, but no measures to track what’s working

4. Strategy isn’t being used: You’ve done planning before - but the strategy is not in action

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone - and that’s where we come in! At AraHina, you’ll walk away with more than just a plan. You’ll co-design a professional Strategy that’s ready to activate and share with your team, your board, your funders, and the people that you serve!

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Clear vision and direction

We help your team co-design a shared vision and pou that reflect your kaupapa and align your team

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Values that uphold your strategy

We help you define your values so they’re clear in the way your team works and makes decisions

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Measurable outcomes and priorities

We support the development of achievable success measures so you can track progress

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Professional strategy you’re proud to share

We turn your plan into a professionally designed strategy ready to activate with confidence

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Our Facilitation Services

Our Facilitation Services are grounded in te ao Māori and the world-renowned Technology of Participation (ToP™) Facilitation Methods

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🔭 Strategic Planning Packages

Co-designing strategies that create lasting impact

🌿 Grounded in Te Ao Māori 🌀 From Concept to Design 🤝 Simple. Collaborative. Meaningful 📦 Fixed Packages, No Guesswork

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🎯 Tailored Facilitation Support

Bringing diverse perspectives together to find a way forward

🔍 Tailored to Your Kaupapa 🧭 Guided by Your Goals 👥 Grounded in Participation 🌿 Indigenous Approach

Ready to take the next step?

If you're feeling the need for clarity, alignment, or a strategy that truly reflects your kaupapa - you're in the right place!!!

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Let's Kōrero

Once you complete the enquiry form, we’ll connect online for a quick kōrero to explore how we can best support you, and send a tailored proposal for your consideration

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Preparation

When the proposal is accepted and the 50% deposit is received, we’ll confirm your workshop dates, send a short team survey, and co-design the agenda & finer details

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Delivery

On the day, I handle everything! From setting up and facilitating to packing down - meaning you can fully participate alongside your team.  Afterwards, we begin professionally designing your strategy, with space for your feedback and refinement, until it’s ready to be brought to life

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AraHINA Is proud to have supported the following organisations

What Our People Say!

Below is some of the feedback we've collected from our whānau who have attended our workshops or worked with us.

"Your tools and teaching methods make facilitation techniques easy to pick up and apply in a range of spaces."
"You are outstanding at bringing all participants on the journey, regardless of their starting point, and ensuring everyone's voice is heard."
"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."
"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!"
"I'm so proud of the outcome of this project. The facilitation at the beginning was a critical success factor for the project."
"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 facilitated in a relaxed, fun, inspiring, and motivational way while staying focused on what we were trying to achieve."
"You are personable and approachable, with an ability to understand and read a room or group. You adapt seamlessly to whatever the situation brings."
"Making a te ao Māori approach work for not just Māori but other cultures as well – we had a melting pot, and it worked exceptionally well. You made te ao Māori concepts relatable and 'doable' for all."
"Your facilitation was exceptionally well thought through and organised. You hit the brief on the head."
"Your skills at keeping our rōpū on task were amazing and worked extremely well. Your calm, confident manner was not only inspiring but also empowering for those of us attending."
"You create a culturally safe environment that is both honouring and uplifting. Manaakitanga and kotahitanga are embedded in you."
"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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Book a kōrero

Katerina Kupenga - Dannevirke
Aotearoa, New Zealand

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