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Public Engagement & Qualitative Analysis
- Submission analysis
- Stakeholder interviews
- Workshop synthesis
- Cultural & community engagement
Turning information into insight
Decisions worth making deserve evidence worth trusting.
From national consultations to client experience, we read the room at scale – then tell you what it actually means.
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- years independent
- 12
- researchers in-house
- SOC 2
- Type 1 certified
Who we are
Independent research for the decisions that matter. 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, business, and NGOs to uncover actionable insight, understand complex issues, and measure real-world behaviour and change.
Based in Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand – operating nationally and internationally across more than fifteen sectors.
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Applied Market Research
- Customer experience tracking
- NPS & advocacy studies
- Segmentation
- Brand & perception research
In good company
Proud to have supported these organisations in turning their information into decisions that mattered.
Projects
Every project tells a story.
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Every project tells a story.
Here's a slice of how we've helped organisations turn information into impact.
Lincoln
University
University
“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.
Insights
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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.
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AI 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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