Anonymous feedback apps
Anonymous feedback apps have been growing in popularity over the past few years. Whether you’re using Tellonym, Sarahah or another platform it’s important to think …
Content AdvisoryHarmful Content Advisory 16 March 2019
Christchurch Attack Video
Netsafe is aware there is extremely distressing footage relating to the attacks in Christchurch circulating online. We strongly urge people not to share or view the video if they come across it. If you find this content online you can report to Netsafe. Read our advisory about what to do if you or someone you know has encountered this video online.
Tips & advice
Race-based online abuse
Online bullying, abuse or harassment based on your colour, race, ethnicity or nationality is not OK and there is help available if you’re experiencing it. If …
Gender-based online abuse
Online bullying, abuse or harassment based on your gender can make you feel isolated and alone, and in some situations it can make it feel …
Advice for parents
Screen time advice for parents
The internet has changed the way we work, rest and play. With so many ways to connect to friends, family and all kinds of content, …
Online grooming – for parents
If you need help right now contact Netsafe on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723), email help@netsafe.org.nz or by completing an online report form. If you or someone you …
What are teens doing online?
The advice and information is based on Netsafe’s research around how young people in New Zealand are using digital technology and what issues are on …
Online scams
Fake social media competitions
There are many legitimate competitions on social media, but unfortunately there are also scammers taking advantage of the large number of people who are on …
Common online scams
1. Cold calling scams While at times not technically an online scam, this is still one of the most reported scams we receive. Cold call …
Event ticket scams
Event ticket scams happen when tickets to an event are purchased from an individual or through a third party ticket resale website. The buyer later …
What's new from NetsafeLatest Content
Anonymous feedback apps
Anonymous feedback apps have been growing in popularity over the past few years. Whether you’re using Tellonym, Sarahah or another platform it’s important to think …
Race-based online abuse
Online bullying, abuse or harassment based on your colour, race, ethnicity or nationality is not OK and there is help available if you’re experiencing it. If …
Recent Work
Quarterly Report + 2018 Overview
This quarterly report includes a snapshot of reporting for 2018. New Zealanders reported over 13,000 instances of online scams and fraud and $33M in losses to Netsafe last year – up from $10.1M in 2017.
Youth Action Squad – YAS!
In August 2018, Netsafe started looking for a group of young people to create a Youth Action Squad – Y.A.S! We put the word out …
