We're using the Internet more, especially at work. Internet use on phones and tablets are counted when we look at these figures.
Internet use
We’re more connected than ever before. That’s not just changing how we’re using the Internet, but where and why we’re using it as well.
Where and how frequently the Internet is used
In total
At home
At work
Public wifi
New Zealanders were asked 'how often do you access the Internet in each of the following places — at home, at work and using public wifi?' The graph shows the average weekly use over all three areas. The average weekly use for 2022, 2021 and 2020 is 13.1, 12.5 and 13.0 respectively.
At home
Once a day
2 or 3 times a week
Once a week
2 or 3 times a month
Once a month
Less than once a month
Never
New Zealanders were asked 'how often do you access the Internet at home?' The graph shows the percentage of New Zealanders that are using the Internet over the following: once a day; 2 or 3 times a week; once a week; 2 or 3 times a month; once a month; less than once a month; never. The data is shown over time including 2022, 2021 and 2020.
At work
Once a day
2 or 3 times a week
Once a week
2 or 3 times a month
Once a month
Less than once a month
Never
New Zealanders were asked 'how often do you access the Internet at work?' The graph shows the percentage of New Zealanders that are using the Internet over the following: once a day; 2 or 3 times a week; once a week; 2 or 3 times a month; once a month; less than once a month; never. The data is shown over time including 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Using public wifi
Once a day
2 or 3 times a week
Once a week
2 or 3 times a month
Once a month
Less than once a month
Never
New Zealanders were asked 'how often do you access the Internet using public wifi?' The graph shows the percentage of New Zealanders that are using the Internet over the following: once a day; 2 or 3 times a week; once a week; 2 or 3 times a month; once a month; less than once a month; never. The data is shown over time including 2022, 2021 and 2020.
What the Internet is being used for
Some of the tasks we use the Internet for have remained pretty consistent over the last four years. However, 2022 saw a spike in New Zealanders finding a job online.
Which of the following have New Zealanders done online?
2022
2021
2020
New Zealanders were asked 'Which of the following have you done online — found a job; found a house to buy; found a house to rent; completed education; found a partner; none of these.' The data is shown over time including 2022, 2021 and 2020.