NZARH
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Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
As humanists, we are guided by reason, compassion, and respect for individual autonomy. As such, we campaign for equality, particularly relating to sexual orientation and identity, and where non-religious voices are weak or excluded and where there is religious or ideological interference. The NZARH opposes the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill The NZARH reaffirms that transgender people are entitled to full…
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NZARH AGM, 28th JUNE 2026
Our AGM starts at 11am, and a light lunch will be served afterwards. Joe Carolan is speaking from 11.45 on Uniting Against War in Aotearoa – “Why Rationalists and Humanists should get involved in the Anti War Movement”. Join us in person at Rationalist House, at 64 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland, or online using the following connection details: Follow link to remotely join meeting…
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Years 11-13 Health Curriculum
Our interest in the Years 11-13 (Phase 5) Health curriculum is related to sex and relationships education. We believe that good quality, age and developmentally appropriate sex and relationship education is vital to equip young people with the tools, knowledge and language to make informed choices. The curriculum should enable them to be clear about personal boundaries, understand appropriate and inappropriate behaviour, make safe…
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Modern Slavery Bill – Oral Submission
Sara Passmore 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 are pleased to see New Zealand taking action to address modern slavery. We see this Bill as a strong start, but its definition of modern slavery…
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Our submission on the Modern Slavery Bill
The New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists has made a submission on the Modern Slavery Bill currently before Parliament. We welcome the Bill as an important first step toward greater transparency and accountability around modern slavery and exploitation in Aotearoa New Zealand. While many people think of slavery as something that happens overseas, credible allegations and legal proceedings involving organisations such as Gloriavale…
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Modern Slavery Bill
NZARH submission on the Modern Slavery Bill Humanists have long been active in the abolitionist movement, and contemporary humanist organisations like the NZARH have taken a stance against modern slavery. Humanists International (HI), the umbrella body for Humanist organisations globally, has made repeated calls for greater protections of human rights and for more to be done to end slavery The NZARH supports the Modern Slavery Bill…
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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 a spirit of reason and free inquiry through human…
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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 following connection details: Meeting Link Meeting ID: 435 059…
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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 event. More details to be revealed soon. On Saturday,…
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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 of styles. My goal is to help you have…
