Source: ExerciseNZ
New data released on the 14th of December 2023 from the Ministry of Health raises concerns about the health of New Zealanders, as the latest figures show that only 46.5% of adults are meeting global guidelines for physical activity. This is a significant drop of 5% from the previous year, making this the first year that adults are not meeting the national guidelines in physical activity.
At the same time, obesity rates are increasing, with a 2% annual rise over the last five years and a concerning 4% increase in children. These tr
