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The 2022 Care Study

Panadol has been trusted to care for New Zealand for over 50 years, so we’re no strangers to how we as a nation care for one another – it’s at the heart of what we do.

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About the report 

Following the events of the past two years, we surveyed 1,000 New Zealanders to gain a deeper understanding of what care means to them and the role that our community plays in caring for one another.

This is what we uncovered.

New Zealand is a caring nation that believes care is an important part of the community

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84%

of New Zealanders would not hesitate to jump in to provide support to their community

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79%

believe caring for their community is important

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77%

proactively offer support to those in need

The global pandemic has inspired New Zealanders to want to care more for others

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78% say the pandemic has helped New Zealanders to realise the importance of caring for those around them

The pandemic has shifted mindsets on the importance of care in the community

70% saying it has shone a light on the caring acts and unseen work of those in the community

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How are New Zealanders showing more care in their community?

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47%

are shopping from local businesses more than usual

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36%

are giving money to charity

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25%

are frequently signing petitions for change

Younger generations have been most impacted by the global pandemic

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48% of Gen Z and 36% of Millennials have a higher need for community support

(Compared to 32% Gen X, 20% Boomers 80% proactively offer support to those in need)

65% of Gen Z and 58% Millennials have feelings of isolation

(Compared to, 42% Gen X, 33% Boomers)

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60% of Gen Z and 53% of Millennials have needed more community support as a result of the lockdowns

(Compared to 35% Gen X, 22% Boomers)

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You can review the full 2022 Care Study brought to you by Panadol report by clicking the link below.

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