Decisions worth making
deserve evidence
worth trusting.
From national consultations to customer experience, we read the room at scale – then tell you what it actually means.
- Since 2002
- operating as independent qualitative, quantitative, and market researchers
- 300+
- unique research projects for business and central and local government
- SOC 2
- safeguards your data with internationally certified security, confidentiality and privacy controls
- RANZ
- member of the Research Association of New Zealand
Independent research for the decisions that matter. For over two decades, Global Research has put evidence behind public and commercial decisions – social and market research for government and business.
Our team of twelve researchers works with central and local government, business, and NGOs to uncover actionable insights, understand complex issues, and measure real-world behaviour and change.
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand – operating nationally and internationally across more than fifteen sectors.
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The organisations we've helped make decisions that mattered.
The evidence.
A sample of our work.
“The $107.5m Better Business Case for the rebuild of our scientific facilities was a critical milestone in the restoration of the University following the Canterbury earthquakes. 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.
Thinking out loud about the practice of research.
G21 2050 Region Plan ~ MosaicLab & Global Research Engagement Collaboration Maximises Expertise and Outcomes
On the regional plan refresh for Geelong's 2050 horizon, and how a collaborative engagement model with MosaicLab brought together expertise across the partner agencies.
Read moreAI vs. Human consultation analysis: why humans still matter
AI is everywhere – and yes, it can draft public submissions at scale too. A view from inside a working consultation practice on where AI helps and where humans still have to do the reading.
MethodWhat do we do when ChatGPT writes in?
More and more submitters lean on ChatGPT to organise their thinking. A working note from our analysts on how we read those submissions thoughtfully.
TrustSecuring Trust: Global Research Achieves SOC 2 Type I Accreditation
We work with sensitive public, commercial and personal data every day. SOC 2 Type 1 is the assurance standard that says our controls match the responsibility.
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