Research
How we can help
Research with Purpose and Partnership
We approach each research project as a collaboration. From the outset, we take time to understand our clients and their audience—identifying goals, challenges, and expectations that shape the research journey. We tailor our methods to suit your topic, clarify how you prefer to receive insights, and deliver findings in a format that’s intuitive and accessible.
Our research is logical, engaging, and built to tell a clear story. With every project, we prioritise relevance, simplicity, and impact—ensuring you get the insights you need, without unnecessary complexity.
Research That Leads to Action
We believe research should spark positive change.
At Reretahi Consultancy, we go beyond identifying problems—we partner with clients to design and implement targeted strategies that improve outcomes for everyone impacted. Our work bridges insight with action, supporting solution-focused planning that delivers tangible, values-aligned transformation.
Research Consulting Services
From discovery to direction — research that leads to change
- Kaupapa Māori and Indigenous-led research design centring on Indigenous worldviews, values, and aspirations at every stage of the research process. It is research by, with, and for Indigenous communities — grounded in relationships, guided by tikanga, and committed to advancing self-determination. This approach challenges extractive models by restoring Indigenous authority over knowledge creation, ensuring that research is ethical, transformative, and deeply connected to whenua, whakapapa, and collective wellbeing.
- Mixed-methods evaluation and impact studies that combine the strengths of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide a rich, holistic understanding of what works, how it works, and why it matters. At Reretahi Consultancy, we use this approach to honour both statistical evidence and lived experience, ensuring that evaluation is not only rigorous but also relational and culturally grounded.
- Community-based participatory research (CBPR) with a collaborative research approach that positions communities as equal partners — not subjects — in the research process. At Reretahi Consultancy, we use CBPR to honour local knowledge, lived experiences, and cultural authority, ensuring that our research is relevant, respectful, and transformative.
- Analysing and reporting on improvement opportunities is a critical step in driving meaningful, sustainable change. At Reretahi Consultancy, we combine evidence-based analysis with kaupapa Māori-informed change management methodologies to help organisations identify what’s working, what needs to shift, and how to move forward with integrity.
- Comprehending, Assessing, Evaluating, and Learning (CAEL) research for integral aspects of community change initiatives. CAEL helps you discern the effectiveness of your efforts, identify areas for improvement, understand the underlying reasons, and make informed decisions. It also serves as a tool to demonstrate the impact of your work to your community and beyond. CAEL is an ongoing process embedded in your daily activities. It entails monitoring your progress to confirm you’re on the right trajectory, understanding how your actions drive change, sharing your success stories, and utilising gathered insights for continuous learning and improvement of your work.
- Action-Research-Methodology approach involves collaboration between researchers, educators, and practitioners, creating a synergy that can lead to meaningful and sustainable improvements in educational practices and curricula. Through a systematic and reflective approach, action research enables stakeholders to identify issues, experiment with innovative solutions, and evaluate the outcomes, all while promoting a culture of ongoing improvement and innovation.