Research Association NZ

Professional Insights Industry Leadership and Development

Research Association New Zealand (RANZ) is the only industry body dedicated to professional providers and users of research, data and insights. The Research Association New Zealand brand is a trust-mark for clients, employers, colleagues and other industries and indicates that the bearer is a member of an expert community, which upholds the highest professional and ethical standards.

Rogue results or Rogue events?

Political polls get media attention
31 July 2020

Article by RANZ polling spokeperson Murray Campbell.

The lead up to any election is always characterised by unscripted moments, own goals and the occasional red card. The 2020 election season has been particularly dramatic, especially for the National Party. The ever-changing political landscape making it hard for the voting public and the pollsters to keep up with what’s coming next.

Read the latest HERE

Click HERE to hear Murray Campbell's RNZ interview on 30 July 2020.

Upcoming events

NZ Crime and Victims Survey - exploring the dark figure of crime

12 Aug 2020 12:30 PM • Stats NZ, Grant Thornton Building, 215 Lambton Quay, Wellington
Next Generation of Insights Professionals: Using Marketing Research to Give Back

22 Sep 2020 12:00 PM • Stats NZ, Grant Thornton Building, 215 Lambton Quay, Wellington

RAEAWARDS

An update on the 20th year of the RAEAWARDS will be announced soon.

Political Polling Code

With the election fast approaching RANZ has updated its Political Polling Code. The Code provides rules for RANZ member organisations who conduct and report on political polls, plus best practice guidelines for those publishing stories on poll results.

The Code review was conducted by a team of polling experts and takes into account technology changes in data collection and reporting methodologies since it was first introduced in 2014.

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Find further information and guidelines HERE

RANZ strengthens ties with The Research Society

RANZ is excited to announce that we have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Research Society in Australia (previously AMSRS). This partnership cements a long- standing informal relationship between the two organisations.

We believe there will be some great benefits to RANZ members, including better access to a range of professional development resources, workshops, The Research Society conferences and other events at special member rates. You can read our News Release here and we recommend you also visit The Research Society’s new website.