Getting history right can be a minefield and who has the patience to read all the books or the skills to navigate the archives? That's where we come in.

We find, analyse and present evidence using resources such as public and private archives; legal records and reports; research libraries and special collections; oral histories; and buildings and landscapes. Then, we transform that evidence into narratives you can use through websites, events, reports, books and articles, exhibitions and more.

Sound project management is baked in from the ground up as we work with you to develop clear, tightly focused research questions that accurately target the problem you need to solve. We then select the most appropriate methods and frameworks to answer them.

Our project management expertise ensures research is completed on time and to budget, while adhering to research ethics and high standards of scholarship.

Globally, the heritage tourism industry is worth an incredible $950 billion a year, with New Zealand’s share estimated at $10+ billion. Is your heritage tourism or hospitality business missing out on a bigger slice of that pie?

People relish the charm of a heritage venue for their special occasions and corporate events, and they love hearing the stories these places hold. But too often, history is a second thought for operators focused on day-to-day pressures, so it’s not used effectively to drive business, including functions and events bookings.

Let us show you how to make the most of your property’s unique history to:
 
> Captivate new customers, with a focus on high-value visitors
> Powerfully differentiate from competitors
> Tap into the premium tours, events and conferences market
> Get enviable reviews and referrals

A compelling company history intrigues and inspires, acting as a magnet for potential staff and creating a strong touchpoint for existing staff that aligns with your organisation’s culture, values and ambitions. Sharing your history is also a great way to build brand awareness, attract new customers, and bring existing customers along on the journey.

We deliver meticulously curated historical analyses tailored to your objectives. Whether you're seeking to commemorate a significant anniversary, enhance your brand storytelling, or inform strategic decision-making, our historical research services offer a strategic advantage.

We’ll investigate and document your company’s history using internal records (within an appropriate confidentiality framework), newspaper and photography archives, public records, and oral histories with key people. We’ll then develop a strategy to most effectively share your history, from social media campaigns, website content and events through to commemorative books and exhibitions.

There is money out there for humanities research and heritage projects, but there’s no doubt it’s tough to tune your applications so well, funders can’t say ‘no’. We draw on a successful track record with local, national and international grants bodies, scholarly societies and philanthropic organisations to find the best-fit opportunities, then work with you to craft credible and compelling funding applications.

Has your project stalled or become unmanageable? Are you concerned you might not be looking at the right sources, talking to the right people, or that ethics or privacy protocols aren’t up to scratch? Our experts will review your governance framework, methodologies and consultation protocols to ensure research is conducted ethically and with cultural safety, while also delivering the required outputs.