Spring 2024 - Public acceptance of GM & GE is significant, but this varies by application.
In which we uncover the misperceptions people have about the business of farming.
Where survey data and social media analysis confirms the tensions between Local and Central Govt.
We look at how industry perceptions are changing and why.
In which we learn that NZrs are now less likely to think that environmental impacts are poorly managed.
We uncover how volunteer fire service responders are known and appreciated.
Uncovering how economic growth is increasingly favoured over social-environmental growth.
Health professionals encourage people to turn to a trusted support network, so we asked New Zealanders who they feel they can talk to.
45% of New Zealanders report a large or catastrophic impact from the rising cost of living.
Usage of new tech is up, but so too is wariness.
Our latest report shows farm employers across most sectors continue to invest strongly in their staff.
Does your neighbourhood pass the ‘popsicle test’ and the ‘Halloween test’?
We used Queenstown as a test case to understand a bit more about booking behaviours.
The emerging technologies making an impact on how we use and create power.
Perceptions of local govt continue their slow but steady improvement.
We learnt how the public view the primary sectors' sustainable practices.
Understanding how New Zealanders view generative AI.
Perceptions have improved since the previous October
Helping the Food and Fibre CoVE understand the industry workforce.
Our handy guide to 10 common health-and-wellbeing myths.
The healthcare sector may command respect, but at what cost to its workers?
Revealing a dip in the general mood of the nation in relation to local government outside of Auckland.
Not just a broader social issue, loneliness matters at the level of the individual workplace too...
Concerns continue to be raised about rural connectivity, holding back the rural economy.
Who's doing best and who does the public trust the most?
The heightened levels of loneliness continue to be found amongst younger people.
Noting some big changes following Cyclone Gabrielle.
A month dominated by Auckland politics, Cyclone Gabrielle and 3 Waters.
Confirming the ‘epidemic of loneliness' and ‘friendship recession’ apparently arising from the pandemic.
We examined GM, focusing on willingness to buy, the impact of price and what GM would do for NZ's image.
Uncovering that 3 Waters opposition largely arises from factors around local control and trust in govt.
In which we look at how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting higher-priced green purchases.
Unpacking voter - and non-voter - behaviour.
A quarter when mayors were busy attracting controversy for all the wrong reasons.
How much do people know and what do they think about the government proposals?
We found that livestock and human (sewage) waste are of equal concern.
Be careful what you wish for - the perils of unintended consequences.
In which we learn 2/3 of New Zealanders are concerned about their water reliability and quality.
Shopper behaviour at the supermarket really is a mixed bag.
Privacy and ethical concerns need to be addressed before there is a viable marketing application for NZ.
With local body elections falling in this quarter, discussion levels were up.
Provide actionable insight for anyone seeking to unleash the potential of digital agriculture.
Most agree that the 5+ a day recommendation is correct, but only a third actually do it.
How do plant-based alternatives stack up against milk in consumer perceptions?
How much do we really think about Sustainable Shopping Choices?
The Pulse of Christchurch is a research project that we run every year across Greater Christchurch.
Do people think agriculture is taking profit at the expense of sustainability of the land?
We asked whether consumers thought specific NZ farm types are better or worse than the global average.
We found that Kiwis are more confident in our primary producers than media trends often portray.
Significant proportions have improved their perceptions of dairy, sheep & beef and arable farming.
Perceptions of locations can differ from what those destinations' brand managers would like.
How did lockdown changes influence recreational habits later on?
Mixed news from the inbound and domestic tourism markets.
As rates rise, approval declines.
Increases in GM crops are being reflected in increased consumer concerns.
Presenting a unique insight into our reading behaviour.
People overseas are increasingly concerned about the impacts of agrichemicals. What do Kiwis think?
Contentious for some, but what do New Zealanders really think of local water reforms?