Netsafe’s Research & Policy team is committed to better understanding the way that people in New Zealand use digital technology and how to reduce online harm.
Netsafe’s factsheet compares annual trends regarding the prevalence of unwanted digital communications based on participants’ sexual orientation. Around a quarter of people who identify as non-heterosexual …
A ground-breaking study from Netsafe uncovers a range of reasons harmful digital communications are sent. The amount of thought that goes into pressing send on a …
As COVID-19 reached the shores of New Zealand and the country went into Lockdown, Netsafe had a big job ahead. With everyone suddenly working and …
Netsafe’s latest research, Parental awareness of children’s experiences of online risks and harm, is now available. The report from our Global Kids Online study shares insights …
Our second report from Netsafe’s latest research, Ngā taiohi matihiko o Aotearoa – New Zealand Kids Online, is now available. The report from our Global …
Netsafe’s research reveals that seven in 10 adults in New Zealand think that online hate speech is spreading and that a third of personal incidents occurred after …
Netsafe’s latest research uncovers important insights about New Zealand children’s experiences online and their skills in navigating these online experiences. Netsafe has released Ngā taiohi matihiko …
This research report presents findings from an exploratory study about the extent and nature of digital self-harm among New Zealand teens. Digital self-harm is broadly …
This snapshot report released January 2019 presents findings from a larger quantitative study about New Zealand adults’ experiences of harmful digital communications. The report focuses …
Netsafe’s Annual Population Survey provides research-based insights into adults’ online experiences of unwanted digital communications including when this results in emotional distress or harm. It provides …
