Now everything’s
changed, what Next ?
A year ago, the nationwide lockdown ended and many of us emerged with a reinvigorated or revamped set of priorities. Whether we dreamed of big changes or just wanted to hold onto new habits, how much of that has stuck with us?
To mark the first anniversary of New Zealand’s lockdown, we asked you to tell us how you expect to live over the next year. More than 20,000 of you answered, of all ages, from around the country.
You told us your sights have shifted: from more distant travel destinations to the near shores across the Tasman. Some of you want to renovate our houses; others want to just keep riding that bike. And some are making plans that could send ripples far into the future - like buying an EV, or switching careers.
here’s what respondents to
the 
survey said
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Reporting Stuff reporters
Design and development Sungmi Kim
Data reporting Kate Newton
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