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Factsheet: Trends in unwanted digital communications regarding sexual orientation in New Zealand
This factsheet compares annual trends regarding the prevalence of unwanted digital communications in Aotearoa New Zealand based on participants’ sexual orientation. There is emerging empirical evidence showing that people who…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
Digital Reflections: The Online Experience and its Influence on Youth Body Image in Aotearoa New Zealand – Full Report
In partnership with Netsafe, this research aims to help us understand the complex online experiences influencing the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people in Aotearoa New Zealand, as told…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
Online Warfare – Definition, Drivers, and Solutions
As witnessed globally with the rise of hate, authoritarian populism, racism, fascist movements, and calls to the genocide of minorities, online infrastructures exist at the core of campaigns threatening democraciesand…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
The social media use of adult New Zealanders: Evidence from an online survey
To explore social media use in New Zealand, a sample of 1001 adults aged 18 and over were surveyed in November 2021. Participants were asked about the frequency of their…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
“It’s a window to the outside world. . .” Perspectives From Minority Youth in Aotearoa New Zealand on the Impact of Media and Technology on Their Wellbeing
This study investigated the perspectives of young people aged 12–18years from minority communities in Aotearoa New Zealand on how media and technology influence their mental health and wellbeing. Adopting a…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
ADHD and digital disconnection: Exploring inclusive and practical approaches
Digital disconnection is increasingly sparking widespread debate and action, with social media age restrictions and phone bans being enacted around the world. As more people are required or encouraged to…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
The demographics of digital disconnection:prevalence, motives and barriers to disconnectingfrom the Internet in Aotearoa New Zealand
This study explores how often New Zealanders’ deliberately disconnect from the Internet (“digital disconnection”). Utilizing a nationally representative survey of 1,012 participants, the research investigates the frequency of disconnection from…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
Youth Digital Wellbeing Research Report
As students become increasingly active online, it is essential to help them navigate both the benefits and challenges of digital technology. According to the New Zealand Teens’ Digital Profile: A…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
Technology, popular culture and everyday life: The electoral defeat of New Zealand Internet MANA
The development of the Internet and social platforms was expected to have a profound impact on citizens’ ability to influence politics, transforming traditional methods of political communication. This article examines…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
Gender politics online? Political women and social media at election time in the United Kingdom, the United States and New Zealand
Digital optimists have claimed that Internet technology, and especially social media, would revolutionise politics and empower previously marginalised groups. The reality is somewhat different: online like offline politics is the…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti and Māori Ethics Guidelines for: AI, Algorithms, Data and IOT.
These guidelines are primarily intended to be used by New Zealand government agencies/departments and organisations engaging with digital projects involving New Zealand and Māori Data. There is a recommendation for…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |
The People’s Report on Online Hate, Harassment and Abuse
The People’s Report on Online Hate and Harassment and Abuse is a 2018 research collaboration between ActionStation, Marianne Elliott, Co Director of The Workshop and Judith Sligo, a Senior Research…continue reading
Posted on 12 October 2026 |