The results of the recent dating poll shows that the traditional avenues of meeting a partner still dominate

Date: 2006-11-30

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It had to happen. Consumer has ventured into the realm of romance. They have sent forth four intrepid white-coated testers to try out internet dating, speed dating and a matchmaking agency.

"We all went out there looking for a good time, and maybe a soul mate" says Lois* one of the Consumer testers. "We had fun - but did find the white coat and gloves turned off for some of our dates."

The results of the recent dating poll on consumer.org.nz shows that the traditional avenues of meeting a partner still dominate, with almost a quarter of respondents meeting their partner through friends and family, followed closely by meeting at a party, bar or social occasion (20%). Internet dating and dating agencies make up just 9% of responses in the poll.

Results from some of our previous polls.

Dating poll: October 2006

Dating poll results

Men's health poll: August-September 2006

Mens health poll results

Drinks poll: May-June 2006

Poll results

Mobile phone poll: August 2005

Mobile phone poll results

Bottled water poll: June - July 2005

Bottled water poll results

Credit card poll: April - May 2005

Note
Our polls are intended to gauge community opinion. The results are for Consumers' Institute use only and are not to be quoted or used for any other purpose by another individual or organisation without permission.

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