Information is powerful when it becomes insight.
From surveys to stakeholder engagement, we deliver research that moves beyond data - giving you clear answers, fresh perspectives, and the confidence to make decisions that count.
For over two decades, Global Research has empowered evidence-based decisions through independent, high-quality social and market research for government and business.
Our expert team of 15 researchers works with central and local government organisations, businesses, and NGOs to uncover actionable insights, understand complex issues, and measure real-world behaviour, trends, and change.
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, we perform under time pressure, and work both nationally and internationally for a wide range of sectors.
Our research design and delivery is global in scope and comprehensive in approach. We specialise in public consultation / engagement submission analysis, customer and stakeholder research, behavioural insights, evaluations, and market understanding. Whether informing national or local policies or business decisions, we prepare evidence-backed insights to inform smarter decisions.
Research Services
Global Research answers real world questions, applying leading-edge market and social research techniques.
Global Research organises, reads, considers and synthesises diverse non-numeric information, delivering valuable insights.
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Projects
Every project tells a story. Here’s how we’ve helped organisations across New Zealand and abroad, in a range of sectors and fields, turn information into insight - and insight into impact.
Latest Insights
“The $107.5mil Better Business Case for the rebuild of our scientific facilities was a critical milestone in the restoration of the University following the Canterbury earthquakes. It comes at a time when we look to increase our contribution to New Zealand’s land based industries through establishing the Lincoln Hub. Patrick was part of the multi-disciplinary expert team which prepared our business case. This case was rated one of the best ever received by Government. He delivered a broad range of contributions in research, analysis, coordination and writing, which he adapted to the changing needs of the project. Patrick’s contribution significantly contributed to the success of our case.”