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New Zealand

Powering decisions that shape the world

We are a world-leading research, evidence, evaluation and communications agency, helping our clients to solve the next generation of public policy challenges.

Our thinking

Mahinga Māramatanga Ahurea - 
Cultural Insights Practice

We provide research, insights, and recommendations that are grounded in the cultural context and experiences of Māori and Pasifika communities. 

1News Verian Poll

We are a leading force in public opinion and voting intention for more than 25 years, helping contribute to the quality of public debate.

Public Sector Reputation Index:
New Zealand

The Public Sector Reputation Index was developed in response to demand from our public sector clients for rigorous, independent benchmarks of their reputation.

Nau mai, haere mai ​

A warm welcome to Verian in Aotearoa New Zealand. Although we have a new name, we have deep roots. For more than four decades as Kantar Public and Colmar Brunton we have been providing rigorous evidence, insights and advisory services to inspire generations of public communications, policy and programmes.  ​

We apply robust approaches to help public sector organisations unlock some of the most difficult public policy challenges – from health and well-being to education, family violence, environment, gender equality, mobility, migration, and beyond. ​

Get in touch to know more.

Jocelyn and Michael ​

Country Leaders

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Jocelyn Rout

Co-Managing Director

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Michael Dunne

Co-Managing Director

Our services

We provide insight, evidence and advice to address New Zealand’s biggest public
sector challenges.

We tackle complex challenges for public sector organisations, empowering them to make decisions that positively impact the lives of New Zealanders. Our breadth of expertise enables us to support across the decision-making process, from developing an evidence base and understanding needs and motivations, to designing solution and monitoring results.

Our work is enriched by our cultural insights practice (mahinga maramatanga ahurea), which brings the networks and skills to build a deep understanding of the perspectives of all peoples across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We provide the evidence base for policy design, monitoring and decision making across the public sector.

We equip public sector organizations with the insights and expertise to design, evaluate, and refine policies and services that truly work for people.

We uncover the complex drivers of human behaviour and deliver actionable guidance on how to create meaningful change.

We make sense of shifting public opinion and sentiment across the public sector and political spheres, supporting informed public engagement and meaningful debate.

Our latest thinking

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Our expert teams around the world regularly produce research and insights relating to public policy issues. 

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If you are interested in joining us at Verian, please visit our Careers page.

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