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  • Survey results: Summertime in Auckland
    September 2018

    Background

    Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is a busy region over summer with lots of events and activity. It’s important for Auckland Council to communicate effectively to Aucklanders over this busy season with all that’s going on around the region.

    We wanted to better understand how often and how long Aucklanders are typically are away during summertime, what Aucklanders think are the best things about summer, and at what point they consider ‘the end of summer’ in Auckland, to help plan public communications and community activities over the summer period.

    How we will use the results

    Results from this survey are currently being used to plan communications and activities over the summer period. For example, service change announcements, events in your local area, and tips for keeping safe over summer. For the latest news and events, check out OurAuckland, or follow Auckland Council on Facebook.

    Methodology

    • 5,203 panellists received an invitation
    • 811 surveys were completed
    • Survey was open for 10 days (17 - 26 September 2018)

     

    This survey was run on Auckland Council's People's Panel, a quick and easy way for Aucklanders to help shape Auckland by taking part in short surveys.

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    Video summary

  • Responses over time 
    Total Responses811
    Average time to completeAbout 3 minutes
    First ResponseMon 17 September 2018, 11:14 AM
    Last ResponseWed 26 September 2018, 5:29 AM
  • Question 1A 

    Which of the following best describes you?

    Please select all that apply.

    I don't know Not currently working or studying Other (please specify) Studying full-time or part-time Retired/superannuitant Working part-time Working full-time
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Working full-time41151
    Working part-time15619
    Studying full-time or part-time11014
    Retired/superannuitant12616
    Not currently working or studying243
    I don't know30
    Other (please specify)354
  • Question 1B 

    Do you usually leave Auckland for a holiday or to visit family over the Christmas and New Year period of summer? (I.e. between about December 20th and January 5th)

    I don't know/I haven't spent summer in Auckland before Yes usually – for some or all of this time No not usually
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Yes usually – for some or all of this time36445
    No not usually44455
    I don't know/I haven't spent summer in Auckland before30
  • Question 1C 

    About how long are you usually away from Auckland over this period?

    If it's always different please select how long you were most recently away during this period. 

    I don't know Longer than three weeks About three weeks A few days or less About two weeks About a week
    Number of responses to this question364 (45%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    A few days or less6819
    About a week13437
    About two weeks11431
    About three weeks329
    Longer than three weeks144
    I don't know21
  • Question 1D 

    After the Christmas and New Year period, about how often do you leave Auckland for a holiday or to visit family during summer? This might be just for a weekend or long weekend.

    I don't know Seven or more times Five or six times Three or four times Not at all – usually stay in Auckland for the rest of summer Once or twice
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Not at all – usually stay in Auckland for the rest of summer21126
    Once or twice42052
    Three or four times12515
    Five or six times253
    Seven or more times213
    I don't know91
  • Question 1E 

    What do you think are the best things about summer in Auckland?

    Please select up to 5 only.

    I don't know Something else (please specify) Enjoying Auckland's nightlife Sports events Staying at a campground/holiday park/bach in Auckland Public swimming pools Shopping and the summer sales The holiday vibe Auckland’s attractions e.g. zoo, botanic gardens, museum, Rainbows End Cultural events and festivals Eating out Music events and festivals Getting out on the water The waterfront in the central city Community events, markets & festivals BBQs Walking, tramping or biking The quieter city Eating outside e.g. picnics Parks The beaches
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Walking, tramping or biking26833
    The beaches51463
    Getting out on the water17922
    Parks29837
    Public swimming pools678
    BBQs22528
    Community events, markets & festivals21326
    Cultural events and festivals17021
    Music events and festivals17221
    Sports events506
    Auckland’s attractions e.g. zoo, botanic gardens, museum, Rainbows End14918
    The waterfront in the central city18323
    Eating out17221
    Eating outside e.g. picnics28936
    Shopping and the summer sales11014
    Enjoying Auckland's nightlife385
    The holiday vibe13517
    The quieter city27934
    Staying at a campground/holiday park/bach in Auckland648
    I don't know30
    Something else (please specify)324
  • Question 1F 

    Which of the following feels like the end of the summer in Auckland for you?

    I don't know After Waitangi day Some other point (please specify) When you go back to work End of February End of March When school, tech, or university starts again When daylight savings ends (1st Sunday of April)
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    When school, tech, or university starts again11114
    When you go back to work445
    After Waitangi day182
    End of February8010
    End of March9712
    When daylight savings ends (1st Sunday of April)41651
    I don't know71
    Some other point (please specify)385