Hate speech, the internet and two elephants
This article was written by Netsafe CEO, Martin Cocker following Netsafe’s involvement in the NZ Tech Week event ‘Hate speech in the age of the …
Facebook is free, but not free
An open letter to Kiwis from Netsafe’s CEO Martin Cocker. Article originally published by the New Zealand Herald. “Create an account – It’s free and …
New Zealand teens’ digital profile
This Factsheet presents findings regarding New Zealand teens’ use, and attitudes towards, digital technologies and online safety. These findings are part of a larger quantitative …
Banter vs bullying
It isn’t always easy to tell the difference between banter and bullying. Having a laugh with your friends is a normal part of friendships, but …
What to do if your child is an online bully
As a parent, it can be a shock to find out that your child has bullied someone online. Many parents find it difficult to know …
Annual Population Survey 2017
While new technologies offer a number of benefits and opportunities, their use is accompanied by challenges and potential risks. This includes the different forms of …
Sign Up for Netsafe’s Kit for Educators
We’re excited to be launching a new edition of the Netsafe Kit for Educators in mid 2018! Our new Kit framework will provide schools with …
Young people and sexting – Comparative Report
Netsafe, The Office of the eSafety Commissioner (Australia) and UK Safer Internet Centre with the University of Plymouth (UK) have collaborated on research culminating in …
Teens and “sexting” report
Over the last ten years the sharing of nude images or videos (sometimes known as “sexting”) by young people has emerged as a concern. Despite …
Insights into Digital Harm – Research Report
Netsafe and the Ministry for Women have worked together to create a report exploring the differences in the ways young people experience harm online. This …