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 AlertAlert: Shopping Scam
Shopping Scam April 2019
Netsafe has received a large number of reports of SMS and email based scams pretending to be from popular retailers Read our advice about what to do if you or someone you know has been affected by this scam.
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
Cyberbullying: Estimating costs
New Zealand’s first-ever report into the economic effect of online harm estimates the cost to individuals, communities and interventions to be $444m every year. The …
Netsafe joins GKON
Netsafe has joined the Global Kids Online research project, with the support of UNICEF NZ. The project aims to generate and sustain a rigorous cross-national …
One complaint doesn’t break an Act
Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker shares his thoughts about the Harmful Digital Communications Act, the media and free speech. Coverage of a high profile complaint under the …
