People's trust has been declining in key institutions since 2021

New Stats NZ data on our collective wellness shows peoples trust is declining in key institutions; the police, parliament, media, courts, heath and education systems, all down in the trust stakes since 2021. Trust in parliament tanked the most and the media are the least trusted. People's sense of belonging and safety's also taken a hit. However, New Zealanders generally remained content with their lives in 2023 with an overall satisfaction rating of 7.6 out of 10, but 2 in every 5 people are struggling to make ends meet, Dr Clare Dale from Auckland University's Business School spoke to Lisa Owen.