Latest Submissions
When appropriate, the NZARH responds to requests for submissions on bills that are relevant to the rights of the non-religious section of New Zealand society. We hope through our work to bring a reasoned, rational and secular voice to bear on these important decisions that our government makes on behalf of all of us, and we hope that we can help to ensure that those who make legislation keep it fair for all New Zealanders, without favouring those with any particular religious beliefs. Our past submissions on various Select Committee consultations can be read below.
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Submission on Charter Schools
Who are the New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists? The New Zealand Association of Rationalists & Humanists Inc. (NZARH) is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to serve the interests of the non-religious; those who do not have a belief in gods or the supernatural. Our association was formed in 1927 and has a history of promoting a secular education system. We have a…
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Teaching Religious Diversity in Schools – Minister of Education
The Humanist Society of New Zealand represents the interests of non-theistic people in New Zealand. We seek to build a more humane society based on human and other natural values. New Zealand census figures show that approximately a third of the population has no religious belief. The Humanist Society of New Zealand is concerned about recent proposals to teach religious diversity in schools. We…
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Assisted Reproduction – ACART Government Health Committee
The Humanist Society of New Zealand (Inc.) represents the interests of non-theistic people in New Zealand. We seek to build a more humane society based on human and other natural values. New Zealand census figures indicate that approximately a third of our population has no religious belief. The Humanist Society is mostly in agreement with the suggestions put forward in the consultation paper on…
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Human Tissue Bill – Health Committee
Introduction This submission is from the Humanist Society of New Zealand. The Humanist Society of New Zealand (Inc.) represents the interests of non-theistic people in New Zealand. We seek to build a more humane society based on human and other natural values. New Zealand census figures indicate that approximately a third of the population has no religious belief. Our organisation is an affiliated member…
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Draft National Statement on Religious Diversity – Race Relations Commissioner
Introduction This submission is from the Humanist Society of New Zealand. The Humanist Society of New Zealand (Inc.) represents the interests of non-theistic people in New Zealand. We seek to build a more humane society based on human and other natural values. New Zealand census figures indicate that a third of the population has no religious belief and that a larger portion of New…
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Embryonic Stem Cell Research – Ministry of Health
Presented to the Ministry of Health “The Humanist Society of New Zealand (Inc.) represents the interests of non-theistic people in New Zealand. We seek to build a more humane society based on human and other natural values. New Zealand census figures indicate that 25% of the population have no religious beliefs and that 40% of New Zealanders have not indicated any specific religious belief.…
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Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill – Justice and Electoral Committee
Introduction This submission is on behalf of many of the members within the Humanist Society of New Zealand who support the Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill. These members of the Humanist Society would like to make an oral presentation to the Committee. The Humanist Society of New Zealand (Inc.) represents the interests of non-theistic people in New…
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Civil Union Bill and the Relationships (Statutory References) Bill – Justice and Electoral Committee
Introduction This submission is from the Humanist Society of New Zealand. The Humanist Society of New Zealand (Inc.) represents the interests of non-theistic people in New Zealand. We seek to build a more humane society based on human and other natural values. New Zealand census figures indicate that 25% of the population have no religious beliefs and that 40% of New Zealanders have not…