NZARH
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Regulatory Standards Bill
The humanist position on the Regulatory Standards Bill Humanism is a democratic and ethical lifestance which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethics based on human and other natural values, in […]
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NZARH AGM, 29th JUNE 2025
Our AGM starts at 11am, and a light lunch will be served afterwards. Ella Henry is speaking from 12.30 on The Foundations of Maori Rationalism. “Te kore, ki te po, ki te ao marama”, the pursuit of enlightenment. Join us in person at Rationalist House, at 64 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland, or online using the […]
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Calling for an I.T Support Volunteer
If you have I.T. skills and you’re able to volunteer your help with I.T. support for our Auckland office, about 1 hour per month, please get in touch: office@rationalists.nz
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New to our Library
We’ve purchased the following new books that tackle the complex topic of cult experiences and recovery. We’re building a great resource – these books aren’t available in public libraries so far:
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International Humanist Conference 2025
The International Humanist Conference 2025 will be held at d’Coque (Centre National Sportif et Culturel) in Luxembourg-City, the capital of Luxembourg in the heart of Europe, from 4th July to 6th July 2025. On Friday, 4th July, we will host a meeting of Humanists International’s European Policy Forum. In the evening, we will organize a social night […]
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Our Secular Celebrants
Welcome to John McLane as a Marriage Celebrant under our NZARH umbrella, from NZ Humanists. We hear from John below: I’ve been lucky enough to have been a celebrant in the USA and NZ for more than 20 years. During that time I have performed ceremonies for dozens of lovely couples, in a broad range […]
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Taxation and the not-for profit sector
About the New Zealand Association of Rationalists The New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists (NZARH) is a registered charity and Incorporated Society that exists to serve the interests of the non-religious; those who do not believe in gods or the supernatural. We’ve been serving Aotearoa New Zealand’s secular community since 1927. We have over […]
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Charity and Tax Reforms Working Group
Join our Working Group on Charity and Tax Reforms We’re forming a working group to make a submission on this important topic, please join us, we’d love your support! Simply click on the red button below to send us an email…
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Book Club & Library
There’s lots of good news from our library! Open Day First up is our open day and 2nd hand book sale on Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th February, timed to coincide with Auckland University Orientation week. We’ll offer tours of our library and generally be available to talk to interested folk passing by – Symonds Street is busy with […]
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Celebrating our Centenary!
We’re going to turn 100 in 2027, and we want to celebrate our centenary in style, with events around Aotearoa – we’d love to hear how you think we can best mark this auspicious occasion. Email: office@rationalists.nz or Phone: 09 373 5131
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Improved regional representation
We’re pleased to announce that two members have been co-opted onto our Council for better regional representation, appointments be confirmed at our next AGM in July 2025. The council extends a warm welcome to John Warren (Hawkes Bay) and Mark Ottley (Christchurch).
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Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
About the New Zealand Association of Rationalists The New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists (NZARH) is a charity organisation that exists to serve the interests of non-religious; those who do not believe in gods or the supernatural. We’ve been serving Aotearoa New Zealand’s atheist community since 1927. We have over 300 members, and support […]
