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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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…