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NZ Humanists Merger
The NZARH welcomes the NZ Humanists – who are now our Wellington branch! The New Zealand Humanists held an SGM on Tuesday the 5th of November, and voted to pass the motion: That the Humanist Society of New Zealand (Incorporated) wind up and transfer all remaining assets to Humanists International. At the AGM in October, members passed the motion for the Humanist Society of New…
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Congratulations Rana on your Permanent Residency in New Zealand
After six long years Humanist NZ is delighted to inform our humanist community that Rana Amjad Sattar and his family have at last received approval from Immigration NZ, of their Permanent Residency Application. Rana was forced to leave Pakistan in 2018 as in December 2017 he was charged with blasphemy under the Pakistan Penal Code 295C. This charge has a mandatory death sentence, the…
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Library Working Bee
We’re working on some excellent improvements to our library service. We’ll have a much improved online service where you can search our catalogue, see a good description of the book as well as its title and author. You’ll also have the ability to pop a hold on the book, and then call in to pick it up. Thanks so much to our Library Team for…
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Humanist Society of New Zealand votes to wind up
On Tuesday 5 November 2024 the Humanist Society of New Zealand voted to formally wind up and operate as an informal branch of the New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists. The change is timely. The NZARH and the Humanist Society have increasingly worked together. For example, in 2018 we worked jointly to host the International Humanist Congress in 2018. We also both supported the advertising campaign in…
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NZ Skeptics and NZARH Joint Conference
Friday Night Firstly, you can join the NZ Skeptics and the NZARH for the traditional pre-conference mixer: Free entry, nibbles provided, but you can bring in outside food and drink. Get your free ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/2024-joint-nz-skeptics-and-nzarh-conference/tickets Conference We’d love to see you at this year’s conference, where we’re planning a jam-packed weekend of talks, entertainment and socialising. Join us and hang out with like-minded…
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DECULT Conference Oct 19 – 20th
The NZARH will be represented by councillor Mark Honeychurch at DECULT next month. We hope to see other members there! DECULT speakers: https://decult.net/speakers/ DECULT media coverage: https://decult.net/news/ Purchase tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/decult-cult-awareness-conference-tickets Over 30 speakers will share their insights and concerns about Gloriavale, Jehovah’s Witnesses, The Truth/2x2s, IBLP, Children of God, Centrepoint, MISA, Shincheonji, ISTA, Exclusive Brethren (PBCC) and others. There will be panels on disinformation,…
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Freethought Music Festival and Intellectual Awakening in Africa
An exciting initiative in Nigeria, Africa – African Freethought Music and Art Festival 16 October organised by Dr Leo Igwe, Board member of Humanists International. “While irreligious songs are not mainstream, they exist and feature in the music industry. And the time has come for humanists, atheists, and freethinkers to pay closer attention to this category of music. Humanists need to reclaim their artistic legacy”.…
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NZARH AGM Sunday 14th July 11am
We look forward to seeing you at our AGM, Sunday 14th July, starting at 11am. Council Nominations The following nominations for council positions have been received unopposed: Please join us at Rationalist House for our AGM on Sunday 14th July from 11am. Guest Speaker After our AGM, Craig Hoyle will be speaking from 12 noon. All are welcome to this segment, please invite any friends…
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Rationalist House Update
We’re looking for commercial tenants for three areas at Rationalist House. These are freshly renovated spaces to suit office or specialist retail. If you know anyone looking for office space, please refer them to us! Phone: 09 373 5131, Mobile 021 178 2494, email: office@rationalists.nz Two interconnecting rooms at the front of Rationalist House, opposite Rations Cafe. Street level. 52 square metres + shared…
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Rationalist House Update
At the end of 2023 our main Tenant ended their 7 year lease with us (they moved to bigger premises). With preparing the building to go on to the rental market, we have incurred many costs. Therefore we are asking for donations for our association. The other way of supporting our Association is to remember us in your will. A bequest would be greatly…
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New debate series at Rationalist House
AI is an existential threat to humanity What do you think? Come and hear both sides NZARH vs University of Auckland Debating Society Tuesday 16th of April 7:30 pm at Rationalist House, 64 Symonds Street, Auckland Doors open at 7pm This is a free event, but seating is limited * Please send this to any of your friends who might be interested in attending.
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Urgent call for ex Jehovah’s Witnesses to submit evidence to Charities Services
A complaint has been raised by an ex-Jehovah’s Witness whistleblower with New Zealand’s Charities Services. Former Jehovah’s Witnesses have until Wednesday 19 March to have their evidence included in the complaint against Jehovah’s Witnesses charities in New Zealand, ‘Christian Congregation Of Jehovah’s Witnesses Of New Zealand’ (CC36365), and all ‘Congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses’. The complaints relate to alleged harms and unlawful activities: – child…
