New Zealand Religion

RELIGION 4:26PM
Christchurch earthquake: insights into age-old questions about faith CHRISTCHURCH — Social research that, by chance, was underway in New Zealand at the time of the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake is providing insight into age-old questions about the role of religious faith in a crisis. By University of Auckland
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RELIGION 1:15PM
School of Theology celebrates 10 years AUCKLAND CITY — A celebratory symposium will take place at The University of Auckland’s School of Theology next month to mark its 10 year anniversary.
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RELIGION 1:59PM
Peace Conference 2011 AUCKLAND — By the Grace of Allah the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at New Zealand (AMJNZ) held its annual Peace conference at the Panmure Community Centre in Auckland on 5th of November 2011.
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RELIGION 5:19PM
South Auckland community asks for tolerance Panmure is becoming the heart of change next weekend with the help of one south Auckland community.
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RELIGION 7:59AM
Esteemed Scientists to Visit Auckland AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland's public will have the opportunity to hear a unique perspective on contemporary issues in modern science with the visit of Drs Altug Eti and Ahmet Babuna later this month.
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RELIGION 8:39AM
Increase Benefits for Children and Support for Young People New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) is calling for greater levels of support, including lifting benefit payments, for families with children and for more investment to be made in rangatahi Maori and in Pacific young people.
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RELIGION 9:14AM
Christchurch to host youth leadership conference CHRISTCHURCH — More than 200 youth leaders are expected to come together in Christchurch for Connect 2011 during early July.
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RELIGION 7:33AM
Dalai Lama Trust offers seating to bereaved families for visit to Christchurch CHRISTCHURCH — The Dalai Lama Visit Trust New Zealand announced today that it would offer pre arranged seating to bereaved families for the prayer service and public talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Christchurch on June 8th.
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RELIGION 10:54AM
Researchers show religion and consumerism can go hand in hand New research to be published in the Journal of Marketing Management shows that some Christians are happy to ignore some of their beliefs if they feel it is justified.
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RELIGION 10:55AM
Hundreds of Muslims gather in Manukau MANUKAU CITY — Hundreds of Ahmadi Muslims are gathering in Manukau for the 22nd Annual Conference on Saturday January 29.
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RELIGION 8:54AM
Spiritual festivities atop of Mt Wakefield, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — Twenty-four followers of The Aetherius Society - a worldwide spiritual organization dedicated to help heal and uplift humanity – will scale Mount Wakefield (6,561ft) in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park on Christmas Eve as part of a sacred pilgrimage.
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RELIGION 3:10PM
Religions Unite to Tackle Hard Question AUCKLAND CITY —
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RELIGION 3:07PM
Auckland Trust in memory of interfaith worker organises education for holy week AUCKLAND CITY —   The present time presents a profoundly spiritual time for millions around the world.
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RELIGION 2:41PM
First Church celebrates 150 years INVERCARGILL — “On 12-14 November this year First Presbyterian Church celebrates 150 years of Christian worship in Invercargill” said Minister Rev Richard Gray.
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RELIGION 7:20AM
Presbyterian Church elects Moderator Designate The Rev Ray Coster of Tauranga will be the next leader of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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RELIGION 6:10PM
Presbyterian Church brings new leader, 350 delegates and donations to earthquake-damaged Christchurch CHRISTCHURCH — The Right Rev Peter Cheyne has been installed as the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, at a ceremony opening General Assembly 2010 in Christchurch.
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RELIGION 6:08PM
Presbyterian Church counting $8 million cost of quake; churches holding services in halls CHRISTCHURCH — The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand estimates it has sustained close to $8 million in damage to its Christchurch church properties.
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RELIGION 9:25PM
Witness convention focuses on a message rarely heard: Stay close to God CHRISTCHURCH — In a world where some powerful and influential voices in academia and media dismiss or disparage belief in God, Jehovah's Witnesses are proclaiming the importance of such belief, actually promoting the strengthening of one's personal attachment to God.
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RELIGION 7:45AM
Not a Million Dollar Home Giveaway, But $25,000 in Appliances Will Do Murray and Michelle Smith gave away their million dollar home through the ‘A Piece of NZ’ promotion in February and as of today that ‘chapter’ in their promotion – and lives – is well and truly behind them.
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RELIGION 7:17AM
Take Your Mind, Body and Soul on a Pilgrimage Downunder this Winter! Forget the cold and dreary days this season – escape to the sights and senses of an historic European adventure with a Camino de Santiago Downunder workshop.
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RELIGION 4:07PM
Study explores religion and mental health care A Massey psychology researcher is investigating whether mental health treatment is less effective when the religion or spiritual beliefs of patients are ignored.
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RELIGION 5:34PM
Maori Language Preserved for Life For the first time in New Zealand history, Maori will now be able to read the Muslim holy book, the Qur’an, in Te Reo Maori.
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