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New Zealanders’ views of AI use in the public sector

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We help the Public Sector Make Smarter Decisions for Aotearoa.

We understand Kiwis and the problems they face – we speak to more Kiwis than any other insights agency and are trusted by the country’s biggest brands and businesses to help them better meet the needs of the people they serve. 

With access to world-class tools, benchmarks and innovation, our mission is to help organisations make smarter decisions, shape better policy, and deliver stronger outcomes for all Kiwis. Whether it’s informing policy, optimising campaigns and programmes, or deepening understanding of communities, we’re ready to partner with public sector organisations to deliver purposeful, measurable impact. 

What we bring to the table: 

  • People are our strength. We have the largest and most experienced team of researchers in New Zealand. Our experts deliver insights that matter. 
  • From project management to fieldwork logistics, our rock-solid operations team ensures precision, speed, and reliability at every stage. 
  • New Zealand’s leading data collection agency and online research panel, offering unmatched reach and representation. This enables robust, inclusive, and timely data collection across the country. 
  • Investing more in AI than any other insights agency, we help uncover deeper insights, faster, that drive smarter outcomes. 

We couldn’t be more excited to reconnect with the organisations that shape Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Want to know more? Get in touch to explore how we can partner to create meaningful change. 

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Jay Carlsen

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