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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
According to the latest survey released today by Statistics NZ, going to park/reserve is the most preferred cultural activity for most Kiwis.
The survey called New Zealand General Social Survey was done in 2016 and covered a range of questions about cultural participation and social well-being of New Zealanders.
The results of the survey were released today by Statistics NZ stating that “Kiwis who participate in cultural activities are more likely to feel satisfied with life than those who don’t participate.”
The results of the survey revealed that more than 42 per cent Kiwis went to parks/reserves, which was more than any other preferred cultural activity.
Cultural participation covered a range of activities, including going to a park or to see a movie, as well as more creative pursuits, like weaving, knitting, and carving, over a four-week period.
“Kiwis who took part in cultural or recreational activities were more likely to be satisfied with their lives compared with those who didn’t,” labour market and household statistics senior manager Jason Attewell said.
“We know from overseas research that even after accounting for other factors, such as income and education levels, culturally active people are happier,” Mr Attewell further added.
About 8 in 10 adult New Zealanders engage in some form of cultural activity, the survey said.
The next most preferred cultural activity which got the tick from Kiwis was going to movies.
About 35 per cent of people surveyed preferred going movies.
The survey also revealed that participation was higher in passive activities like going to a park, a concert, or to the movies, in comparison to active cultural participation, which includes things like taking part in dance and theatre, making films, knitting, and creative writing.
According to the latest survey released today by Statistics NZ, going to park/reserve is the most preferred cultural activity for most Kiwis.
The survey called New Zealand General Social Survey was done in 2016 and covered a range of questions about cultural participation and social well-being of...
According to the latest survey released today by Statistics NZ, going to park/reserve is the most preferred cultural activity for most Kiwis.
The survey called New Zealand General Social Survey was done in 2016 and covered a range of questions about cultural participation and social well-being of New Zealanders.
The results of the survey were released today by Statistics NZ stating that “Kiwis who participate in cultural activities are more likely to feel satisfied with life than those who don’t participate.”
The results of the survey revealed that more than 42 per cent Kiwis went to parks/reserves, which was more than any other preferred cultural activity.
Cultural participation covered a range of activities, including going to a park or to see a movie, as well as more creative pursuits, like weaving, knitting, and carving, over a four-week period.
“Kiwis who took part in cultural or recreational activities were more likely to be satisfied with their lives compared with those who didn’t,” labour market and household statistics senior manager Jason Attewell said.
“We know from overseas research that even after accounting for other factors, such as income and education levels, culturally active people are happier,” Mr Attewell further added.
About 8 in 10 adult New Zealanders engage in some form of cultural activity, the survey said.
The next most preferred cultural activity which got the tick from Kiwis was going to movies.
About 35 per cent of people surveyed preferred going movies.
The survey also revealed that participation was higher in passive activities like going to a park, a concert, or to the movies, in comparison to active cultural participation, which includes things like taking part in dance and theatre, making films, knitting, and creative writing.
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