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Parents best role models for an active life

Parents best role models for an active life

Update: 2025-10-22
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New research has shown children are far more likely to participate in play and sport when a parent is doing it themselves. Research from Sport NZ finds more than half of young people say spending time with family and friends is their top reason for being active - and those kids who like being active with whanau are more likely to meet recommended guidelines for physical activity. Scott MacKenzie is the play manager at Sport New Zealand talks with Kathryn about raising active kids.

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Parents best role models for an active life

Parents best role models for an active life

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