Aucklanders reveal how many friends they have and whether they feel lonely

PremiumHome / LifestyleVarsha AnjaliMultimedia Journalist - Lifestyle & Viva·NZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 10:04 PM22 mins to read‌The number of friends we should have depends on who you ask.The number of friends we should have depends on who you ask.In this series, we ask Aucklanders their anonymous opinions on subjects we rarely discuss. Previous stories covered money, sex and alcohol. This week, we talk about friendship. Many of us say we have friends. But how strong are AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.