A report puts New Zealand among the worst for physical activity, with declining levels of school-children opting for walking and cycling.
Out of 57 countries, New Zealand's scored a D for what's known as active transport, with school-aged children receiving a C+, with data getting worse as kids grow older.
The data shows 55 percent of trips to school are car trips, which account for our overall lack of exercise
Auckland University Nursing Professor Melody Smith told Mike Hosking changing our activity is a team effort.
She says activity levels are low amongst teens due to the stress they face with school.
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