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2007/08 Active NZ Survey report and profiles

The Active New Zealand Survey is a national survey that measures participation in sport and recreation, and the physical activity levels of New Zealand adults aged 16 years and over.

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National Report

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Regional Profiles

Based on information collected through the 2007/08 Active NZ Survey, 17 regional profiles have been developed, one for each of the 17 regional sports trust (RST) catchment areas. In addition, a Greater Auckland region profile has been developed which covers the geographical area serviced by the Harbour Sport, Sport Waitakere, Sport Auckland and Counties Manukau Sport regional sports trusts.

  1. Northland (PDF, 1.6 MB)
  2. North Harbour (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  3. Waitakere (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  4. Auckland (PDF, 1.6 MB)
  5. Counties Manukau (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  6. Greater Auckland Region (PDF, 1.6 MB)
  7. Waikato (PDF, 1.6 MB)
  8. Bay of Plenty (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  9. Gisborne (PDF, 1.6 MB)
  10. Hawke's Bay (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  11. Taranaki (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  12. Wanganui (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  13. Manawatu (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  14. Wellington (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  15. Tasman (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  16. Canterbury (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  17. Otago (PDF, 1.6 MB)
  18. Southland (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Questions and answers on the 2007/2008 Active New Zealand Survey
Previous Surveys

The Active New Zealand Survey has previously been undertaken three times (1997/98, 1998/99 and 2000/01). It was formally known as the New Zealand Sport and Physical Activity Survey (NZSPAS). The NZSPAS only included the Sport and Recreation Survey and therefore only measured leisure –physical activity. The 7-day recall diary is a new addition in the 2007/08 Active New Zealand Survey

A total of 16,500 New Zealanders were been interviewed - including 12,500 adults (people aged 18 and over) and 4000 young people (5-17 year olds).

Information from the previous surveys can be found under SPARC Facts 1997-2001.

Updated | 08 May 2009.

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