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We get it. Parliament and government can feel like foreign territory—full of odd processes and confusing language. But speaking to decision makers doesn’t have to be scary. All you need is someone who speaks their language. That’s where the Submission Machine comes in.
Too often, people’s submissions miss the mark—not because they don’t know what they’re talking about, but because their arguments aren’t shaped in a way decision-makers can understand. We take your kōrero and turn it into a powerful, persuasive submission.
If you’re making a submission, it’s because you care. We do too. Our team of experienced advisors treat your whakaaro with the respect it deserves, crafting submissions that are authentic, compelling, and true to your voice.
Writing submissions has sucked for decades. We have had enough.
For too long, it’s felt like you need a law degree just to be taken seriously. Worse still, people are told to sign cookie-cutter form submissions—the kind that go straight in a pile and rarely get any attention.
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 take care of the rest.
Start submitting better submissions today.
a standard submission
4-6 pages
$4,500 +GST
a more complex submission
5-8 pages
$7,500 +GST
a high complexity submission
6-20 pages
$12,500 +GST
For urgent turn around
$4,500 +GST
For simple brand and design
$1,500 +GST
What is The Submission Machine?
The Submission Machine takes the intimidating submission-writing process and makes it easier. It’s an Awhi initiative created to help people engage with Parliament and government effectively—even if they don’t know where to start.
How does it work?
You pick the consultation, estimate the complexity, choose any add-ons (urgency or design) and we’ll handle the rest. Once the paperwork is signed and the deposit is paid, our team gets to work crafting your bespoke submission.
Who will be writing my submission?
Your submission is crafted by experienced professionals working in government relations and strategic communications.
How much will it cost?
We offer set-fee pricing—no vague quotes or hidden extras. Choose your level of complexity and commission accordingly.
But how do I know which tier to choose?
We’ve included estimated page ranges to help guide your decision. It’s not an exact science—but it’s a good way to align expectations and manage your budget.
We have brand guidelines, can you accommodate those?
Absolutely. Just select the design add-on when submitting your brief.
I need my submission urgently, can you help?
Āe (yes). Choose the urgency add-on for a 6–10 working day turnaround. Need it even sooner? Get in touch—we’ll do what we can based on availability.
Do you use AI to write your content?
Nope. Everything is written by real people with real experience. So if you spot an em dash, don’t panic—we put it there on purpose.
Contact
Level 1, 1A York Street
Newmarket, Tāmaki Makaurau
Level 3/22 Wigan Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011
submissions@awhigroup.nz
