The survey, released on Saturday, was carried out by UMR Research of 750 people between Nov. 25 and 29 last year and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.6 percent.
Asians were named by 75 percent of respondents as the most discriminated against group in New Zealand in the survey. That figure has remain relatively unchanged for the past five years.
New Zealand Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres said the issue is not new.
He said an active focus on inclusion of Asian New Zealanders in all aspects of New Zealand life was required to break down discrimination.
He said in the 1970s and 1980s Pacific Islanders were more discriminated against, but this changed as the community became more established.
De Bres said he hopes people’s attitudes toward Asian New Zealanders will also change over with time.
"Asians are now one of our four largest population groups, and one of the fastest growing. There are very few Asians on the boards of District Health Boards, not enough Asian teachers in our schools, not enough Asian local councillors or community board members and Asian migrants continue to face discrimination in applying for jobs," he said.
