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Date published: March 2017
Next update expected: December 2017
Update frequency: Annually
Specific classification used: ‘Physically active’, as calculated from answers to the New Zealand Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form questions.
Physical activity is calculated as:
time respondents spent brisk walking + time spent doing moderate-intensity activity + (2x time spent doing vigorous activity).
So, one minute of vigorous activity equals two minutes of moderate-intensity activity.
A person is considered ‘physically active’ if they did at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity (or equivalent) physical activity a day on five or more days of the last week.
Geographic coverage: National
Demographic information available? Yes
Internationally recognised measure? No
Source: Ministry of Health – New Zealand Health Survey
Purpose of the survey or data: To provide information about the health and well-being of New Zealanders. The New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) collects information that cannot be obtained more effectively or efficiently through other means. The NZHS is the best source of information at a population level for many of the topics covered.
Data quality: Methodology report 2015/16: New Zealand Health Survey
Want to know more?
Ministry of Health – New Zealand Health Survey
Ministry of Health – Methodology report 2015/16: New Zealand Health Survey
Ministry of Health – Annual update of key results 2015/16: New Zealand Health Survey
Ministry of Health – Indicator Interpretation Guide
Ministry of Social Development – The Social Report 2016 – Te pūrongo oranga tangata