This research examines the impact of COVID-19 on New Zealanders’ attitudes and behaviours towards public health measures. This knowledge can be used to better prepare decision makers for future pandemics and other major health threats.

This report is based on findings from qualitative interviews and is the first of the four reports to be published. It focuses on the drivers behind people’s public health actions and attitudes during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, and how they have changed over time.