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Reading Boom: 87% of New Zealand Adults Read Books

5/30/2025

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A recent survey shows a surge in reading enthusiasm among New Zealand adults, with 87% having read a book in the past year, a rise from 85% in 2021. Male readers notably increased from 79% to 84%. However, the trend dipped for 18-24 year-olds, falling to 82%. Audiobooks gained popularity, with 43% of respondents embracing this format.

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A recent survey shows a surge in reading enthusiasm among New Zealand adults, with 87% having read a book in the past year, a rise from 85% in 2021. Male readers notably increased from 79% to 84%. However, the trend dipped for 18-24 year-olds, falling to 82%. Audiobooks gained popularity, with 43% of respondents embracing this format.