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    We combine expertise across evidence and public policy advisory to deliver enhanced value to our clients​

    We operate at the intersection of data, technology and citizen insight and our expertise extends across the entire public policy development cycle.​

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    About us

    Verian is a world leading, purpose-led and independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. ​​

    We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges.​

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    New Zealand

    Results released for the Public Sector Reputation Index 2025

    Results of the 2025 report are now available.

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    Our thinking

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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.

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    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. ​

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    Meet the team

    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
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    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.

    Data and evidence

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

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    Policy strategy, service design, and evaluation

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

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    Behavioural and communications

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

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    Public opinion, reputation and electoral

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

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    Case study

    Helping the next generation to be the ones that Love Better

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    Behavioural Insights & Communications 

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    Case study

    Influencing workplace attitudes towards risk taking

    Behavioural and Communications

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    Case study

    How understanding mindsets changed minds at Fire and Emergency

    Policy Development and Evaluation 

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    Case study

    Breaking the taboo on youth and porn

    Evidence

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