The table displays the proportion household utilizing electronic products in New Zealand in 1997 and 2002.
Overall, a washing machine, and TV remained the most popular among citizens of New Zealand, while a digital camera despite a huge increase in the proportion, was still the least used.
In 1997, a washing machine was the most popular in New Zealend, comprising 97%, the figure maintained its importance by 2002. Likewise, TV was the second commonly used product, at 89%, then it climbed considerably to 96% in 2002. Personal computer (46%) and dish-washing machine (52%) experienced a sharp growth in the next 5 years, reaching 90% and 82%, respectively.
Meanwhile, a digital camera had the smallest portion in 1997, at a mere 2%. The figure then rose dramatically to just under 40%, but it was still relatively the least popular. On the other hand, a video experienced a decline from 86% to 78% during the same period.
