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RST Profile: Southland

Popular Sport and Recreation Activities By Gender

The 10 Most Popular Sport and Recreation Activities Participated In Over 12 Months By Gender

Mens Activity % Womens Activity %
Gardening
44.0
Walking
71.2
Fishing
43.5
Gardening
62.1
Walking
39.0
Cycling
37.2
Cycling
35.3
Equipment-based exercise
32.1
Swimming
32.1
Dance
26.5
Golf
25.5
Swimming
25.8
Jogging/Running
24.6
Jogging/Running
17.5
Snowsports
24.2
Tramping
16.5
Equipment-based exercise
23.6
Netball7
15.7
Hunting6
19.5
Pilates/Yoga
15.3
  • Walking was the most popular activity for women, while gardening was the most popular activity for men.
  • Six of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
  • Activities uniquely popular with women were dance, tramping, netball and pilates/yoga, while fishing, golf, snowsports and hunting were uniquely popular among men.

6 Hunting includes general hunting, deerstalking and pig hunting.

7 Includes both indoor and outdoor versions of this activity.