When Kiwis say they want to go on holiday and get away from it all, they don't - according to a Bookabach survey.
It asked over 7,000 bach and holiday-home owners and renters about their holiday broadband use - and found that three in five preferred their bach have broadband and 86 per cent of them use the internet while on vacation.
Without broadband the alternative is either chewing up costly mobile data or - perhaps worse - enduring grumpy kids who can't post their selfies on Snapchat or watch their favourite shows on Netflix.
The increasing uptake of reliable and speedy internet access while on holiday is an indication of how the way we use our leisure time has changed dramatically in the past five years, thanks to the smartphone and increasing reliance on internet-based entertainment.
"We used to go away to unplug but this is changing," says Chorus spokesperson Karren Harker.
She predicts that baches with broadband will become the new reality.
"Our sense is that many more people will consider having broadband at the bach especially with the huge growth in online entertainment - streaming TV, movie and music content. And it's a great way to make sure your bach stands out from the crowd if you're renting it out."
A broadband-connected bach or holiday home means no more trawling through the local video shop's meagre collection. On a rainy day you can simply stream a movie, or research and book activities online for when the sun comes out.
Just a few years ago internet connection on holiday meant receiving those dreaded work emails. But technology has moved on, and online access in 2016 is as much about relaxation and fun - YouTube yoga workouts, music, movies, holiday activities, bookings and keeping in touch with family and friends.
Yes, you may work if you want to - and 85 per cent of survey respondents said if their bach had broadband, they would work if that meant they could extend their time away from the office. After all, preparing a presentation on the porch in Pauanui with a drink in hand is a lot more pleasant than doing it in the hustle and bustle of the city.
The good news, says Harker, is that most popular holiday spots in New Zealand are broadband-capable.
"If we look at some renowned local holiday destinations, like the Coromandel (Pauanui, Tairua, Whangamata, Whitianga and Matarangi); Omaha and Mangawhai Heads, Wanaka and Queenstown - all of these locations have broadband availability."
Access is faster than ever.
"Earlier this year, Chorus improved its VDSL technology over the traditional copper lines to provide faster speeds and greater line stability to more people around the country.
"The average VDSL speed over the Chorus network is now 50Mbps. This means that in many areas people will find they can now access faster broadband than was available previously.
"In fact, 58 per cent of people on the Chorus network could be getting better broadband than they are currently."
She says free wi-fi hot spots at many holiday destinations aren't enough for most users.
"Those hotspots are great if you just want to check emails and dip into social media, but if you want to stream online TV and movies that require a reasonable amount of data, the quality of your online experience could be affected."
But what if the bach or holiday home is only used a few weeks a year?
"It really depends on your consumption habits and what your expectations are when you're on holiday. Many people rent their baches out if they are only using them a few times a year.
"Our survey shows that three in five people prefer baches with broadband and when surveying renters on Bookabach specifically, 58 per cent of respondents would choose a bach if it had broadband over one that does not."
To check if broadband is available for a particular address, visit www.chorus.co.nz and use the broadband checker.