19 Feb 2026

The importance of play

From Afternoons, 3:35 pm on 19 February 2026

We're asking because it seems that most adults, in the midst of busy lives, have swapped play and silliness for seriousness and productivity. But there is clear evidence that you adults benefit from play just as children do. So what are these benefits and how can we all get more playful? Scott Duncan, Professor of Population Health, Auckland University of Technology explains.

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