The annual New Zealand health survey has found that less than half of adults exercise the recommended two and a half hours a week.

South Auckland Community advocate Dave Letele runs the Brown Butterbean Fitness Group.

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that many have other things on their mind.

Letele says families struggling to put food on the table don't have the time to eat healthily and exercise.



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The annual New Zealand health survey has found that less than half of adults exercise the recommended two and a half hours a week.
South Auckland Community advocate Dave Letele runs the Brown Butterbean Fitness Group.
He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that many have other things on their mind. Letele says families struggling to put food on the table don't have the time to eat healthily and exercise.
 
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.