Sunrise Labs · Proposal
03 February 2026
New Website for
Ministry of Agriculture
"Protecting Our Islands. Feeding Our People."
Built around real user tasks:
A website that routes every visitor to the right informmation or service in seconds.
Client
Ministry of Agriculture
Secretary: Mrs Temarama Anguna-Kamana
Project Officer: Puna Kamoe
Prepared by
Sunrise Labs
A research & development lab in Mauke, Cook Islands, building applied innovative digital systems for island contexts.
About Sunrise Labs
R&D Lab · Mauke, Cook Islands
What We Do
We leverage technology to create innovations that drive developmental and social impact for island communities.
What We're Not
We are not a website design company. We're a technology research and development lab focused on high-impact solutions.
Our Approach for This Project
✓ Researched how technology can help MoA
✓ Identified solutions with most impact
✓ Designed around real user needs
Executive Summary
- Rebuild the MoA website around real user tasks, not internal structure.
- Deliver a Single Front Door that routes every visitor to the right information or service in seconds.
- Launch a flagship Biosecurity Guidance & Decision Tool for imports and exports.
- Provide a sector-facing Agriculture Intelligence Platform
- Strengthen resilience with Learning Pathways, Field Signalling, Crisis Mode, and Internal Analytics.
Less confusion
Faster decisions
Earlier signals
Measurable demand
Goals & Outcomes
🎯 Public service clarity
- People find answers without calling offices
- Plain-language guidance for common tasks
- Better mobile experience across islands
- Task-first: organised by user needs, not Ministry structure
- Single source of truth for agricultural guidance
🛡️ Sector resilience
- Biosecurity compliance improves
- Capability grows via learning journeys
- Faster response in cyclones/outbreaks
- Early warning signals from the field before issues escalate
- Evidence-based insights for leadership and planning
Primary Users & Top Tasks
✈️ Travellers · Importers · Exporters
- Can I bring in watermelon seeds?
- What permits / inspections apply?
- What forms do I need?
🌾 Farmers · Growers
- What should I be paying attention to this week?
- What help is available for my crops?
- How do I report a pest/disease quickly?
📊 Leadership · Managers
- What are people coming to MoA for?
- Where is demand rising?
- What signals are emerging from the field?
🎓 New to the sector
- Step-by-step pathways to build capability
- Export readiness learning journeys
- Reliable content for schools
New Flagship Features
Seven flagship features designed to transform the MoA website into a task-focused, resilient platform.
| # | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 🚪 Single Front Door | Intent-based entry that routes users instantly to the right service without requiring knowledge of Ministry structure |
| 02 | 🛡️ Biosecurity Guidance | Decision tool for imports/exports that guides correct biosecurity decisions before goods are moved |
| 03 | 🌾 Agriculture Intelligence | Transforms Ministry PDF reports and internal data into interactive dashboards, trend analysis, and searchable intelligence |
| 04 | 🎓 Learning Pathways | Capability-building through structured learning journeys for skills and export readiness |
| 05 | 📡 Field Signalling | Reporting network enabling early detection of issues through structured signals from the field |
| 06 | 🚨 Crisis & Event Mode | Emergency override providing clear, simplified guidance during cyclones, outbreaks, and major sector events |
| 07 | 📊 Internal Analytics | Insight dashboard providing MoA leadership with visibility into public demand, service usage, and emerging pressure points |
Task-focused
User-centered
Resilient
Measurable
Delivery Approach & Phasing
Phase
1
Foundation & High-Impact
Feb 2026
- Core website redesign (templates, CMS, training)
- Flagship #1 🚪 Front Door
- Flagship #2 🛡️ Biosecurity Guidance
- Flagship #6 🚨 Crisis & Event Mode
Phase
2
Intelligence & Feedback
March 2026
- Flagship #3 🌾 Agriculture Intelligence
- Flagship #5 📡 Field Signalling
- Flagship #7 📊 Internal Analytics
Phase
3
Capability Growth
April 2026
- Flagship #4 🎓 Learning Pathways
- Content expansion + optimisation
Method
Discovery → Design → Build → Launch · Performance + accessibility focus · Training + handover
Investment & Module Selection
| Select | Item | Description | Cost (NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Foundation & High-Impact · Feb 2026 | |||
| Core Website Build | Redesign, development, migration support, staff training | $20,000 | |
| Flagship #1 🚪 Single Front Door | Intent router + homepage integration | $5,000 | |
| Flagship #2 🛡️ Biosecurity Guidance | Guided import/export decision flows + outputs | $10,000 | |
| Flagship #6 🚨 Crisis & Event Mode | Emergency layouts, alerts, simplified guidance | $5,000 | |
| Phase 2: Intelligence & Feedback · March 2026 | |||
| Flagship #3 🌾 Agriculture Intelligence | PDF-to-intelligence system, dashboards, trend analysis | $15,000 | |
| Flagship #5 📡 Field Signalling | Mobile reporting + admin triage views | $5,000 | |
| Flagship #7 📊 Internal Analytics | Intent analytics, trends, exportable reports | $5,000 | |
| Phase 3: Capability Growth · April 2026 | |||
| Flagship #4 🎓 Learning Pathways | Structured learning journeys + content mapping | $20,000 | |
| Optional Add-on | |||
| Support & Maintenance (retainer) | Updates, monitoring, iterative improvements | $5,000 | |
Contract Agreement
Selected Scope
Total Investment (NZD)
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