Research

This summary report presents a high-level summary of insights supported with examples from different studies and reports included in our literature review. To download the high-level summary report, click the button below.

Our online resource is a publicly accessible website that is the primary source of access to the research summary report, literature review, and provides links and glossary tips for all the supporting research and information.

This national survey, which asked New Zealanders about their attitudes towards classification, highlighted the public’s desire for more information about the challenging topics that are appearing on our screens.

This report includes findings from research conducted in early 2022 which were not included in our initial What We're Watching report. It includes further details about New Zealanders' views on age ratings, the classification system, and the role of the Classification Office.