Satisfaction with the condition of local waterways in Aotearoa New Zealand

In 2018, adult New Zealanders rated their level of satisfaction with the quality and health of waterways in their local region as part of the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study. The average satisfaction level (4.8 out of 10) indicates New Zealanders are overall dissatisfied with the quality and health of local waterways. Satisfaction levels varied across regions, being lowest in Hawkes Bay and highest in the West Coast. Urban New Zealanders are slightly less satisfied with the quality and health of local waterways than rural New Zealanders. Younger and Māori participants are less satisfied while participants upholding conservative and social dominance orientations are more satisfied with the quality and health of local waterways