The Growing Up in NZ Longitudinal Study has a sample of over 6000 young people who represent the ethnic and socio-economic diversity of all young people today. 

Data from the study shows high levels of interest in sport and cultural participation, with 97% of participants taking part in extracurricular activities outside of school. 

Researcher Dr Rebecca Evans says the high figure shows that young people are really engaged with arts, culture and recreation. 

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