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Default NZers getting bigger
Super-size NZ
Page 1 of 3 5.00 A.M Sunday August 19, 2007
By Julie Jacobson


John Barnes (29) from Titirangi after his stomach staple operation. Photo / Janna Dixon

New Zealanders are getting bigger than ever before and everything from hospitals to grave-diggers are being forced to adapt to super-size bodies.

New Zealanders' expanding waistlines are fuelling a demand for plus-size goods and services.

With half of the adult population now either overweight or obese, what used to be considered "normal" has suddenly become a whole lot bigger.

Hospitals, airlines, retailers and even grave diggers are finding they have to move with the times. And sales of 'he bras' - support garments for men with plus-size chests - are on the rise.

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