New Zealand children whose parents agreed there are certain circumstances when it's alright for them to use physical punishment
By gender and ethnic group, year ended June 2025, % of children aged 0-14 within group
| Gender | Category | % of children aged 0-14 within group |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Māori | 25.4% |
| Female | Māori | 26.4% |
| Male | Pacific Peoples | 32.8% |
| Female | Pacific Peoples | 23.9% |
| Male | Asian | 14.4% |
| Female | Asian | 24.6% |
| Male | European/Other | 21.2% |
| Female | European/Other | 19.4% |