Rau Rangatira mā
Our Clients
“He aha te kai a te Rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero.”
“What is the sustenance of the leader? It is knowledge. It is communication.”
Our Impact
At Ihi Research we are privileged to work with a wide range of amazing individuals, whānau and organisations.
We are proud to have collaborated with various communities, social service institutions, and government bodies to produce research that drives positive change.
Testimonials
"We have greatly appreciated and benefitted from working with Ihi Research. As a team, their carefully considered approach and ability to listen to and respond to needs is tremendous. The importance of matching research design with the constraints of a tight budget and still providing a high-quality paper has been outstanding. We will have no hesitation in collaborating with the Ihi team again."
— Murray Overton, Principal, Kaiapoi Borough School
The team from Ihi Research gave us absolute confidence from the outset - it felt like they really 'got' us as an organisation and tailored the research project to our particular needs. They quickly earned the trust of our artists, who are particularly vulnerable through their experience of mental distress - and worked collaboratively with us - generously sharing their knowledge so we could contribute to the data collection.
The skills and passion of the Ihi Research team, as well as inclusion of Māori world views into the research design and methodology, made them a perfect fit with what we wanted to achieve. But above all, their drive to achieve social change through a robust evidence base aligned perfectly with our own kaupapa, to understand the impact of our creative wellbeing approach, and to consider creativity as a catalyst for change.
— Kim Morton, Director, Ōtautahi Creative Spaces
“Ihi Research has been very considered in the way in which they have reported information to the diverse audiences that we serve. They have used a variety of strategies including focus groups, info graphics, written reports and communications documents to ensure all our stakeholders, from board members to community groups, are kept well informed about our strategic development”.
— Leighton Evans, Chief Executive, Rātā Foundation
The report Ihi Research created is a taonga we treasure because it gives voice to our artists, many of whom have experienced ill health, disadvantage and a lack of agency in their lives. It's seen as a ground-breaking report, coming at a time of unprecedented interest nationally and internationally in arts and wellbeing, and it gave us the evidence we needed to advocate for fundamental change in the health landscape.
— Kim Morton, Director, Ōtautahi Creative Spaces
Our research partnership with Ihi Research was a great experience, from start to finish. We commissioned them to undertake an important piece of research for us because they had such a strong kaupapa around engagement with Māori, which set them apart from others in the field. Beyond this strength, the Ihi team were always timely in meeting deadlines; easy to deal with; and frank and fearless in their feedback to us on the project design (which made for a stronger result). Ihi are an important part of the New Zealand research landscape, and we are pleased to have forged such a strong connection with them.
— Pip McLachlan, Director, Engagement and Research, Asia New Zealand Foundation.
It has been a privilege working with Ihi Research over the past few years as we have walked the ‘Rata journey’ together. I have valued their professionalism as an organisation but also their personal warmth and considered guidance through this time.
— Karyn McLeod, Funding Manager, Rātā Foundation
I really mihi (thanks) to Rātā about the different mechanisms of engagement. One, through a research company and two, through Rātā directly and the appetite to come to our region so they’ve not forgotten about us on the side, we’re not an add on. What I’m getting from this process is they’ve gone into their rohe (area) and actually you’ve gone out of your way to make sure we’re included, so a big thanks to whoever selected you to do the survey. I’d like to say they’ve selected well in you. We really appreciate the time and energy you’ve put into connecting.
— Research Participant, Rātā Foundation data collection
It’s been my experience that the Ihi Research team have this unique ability to connect with individuals and groups, particularly Māori, that allows rich qualitative and quantitative data to be collected. John and Catherine in particular provided me with a feeling of safety and care in their design, management and reporting of the research work we needed.
— Leighton Evans, Chief Executive, Rātā Foundation
Our Partners
Join us in making a difference.
Together, we can create positive change and build a stronger, more informed community. To learn more about our current research projects and how you can participate, please contact us or explore the opportunities listed below.