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2028 Church Life Survey
Our next nation wide survey is scheduled for 2028.
The 2028 Church Life Survey NZ is a nationwide survey of church attenders. Every church across New Zealand is invited to take part. When your church does, you’ll invite all attenders to participate in a 20-minute survey on demographics, church life, community, faith, and leadership.
For more information visit the Church Life Survey NZ Website, clsnz.org.
The 2028 Church Life Survey NZ is a strategic asset for every church, group or denomination, and the wider Church across NZ.
The NZ Church Isn't Dying, It's Changing: 5 Unexpected Truths
By superadmin | 10:14 PM NZDT, Thu December 11, 2025
The prevailing narrative about church life in New Zealand often points toward simple, steady decline. But does this story tell the whole truth? The most comprehensive recent data—the 2023 Church Life Survey of 20,357 church attendees—paints a far more nuanced and fascinating picture of transformation, not just decline. This landmark survey reveals a community grappling with profound demographic shifts, evolving priorities, and surprising pockets of vitality. This article explores the five most surprising and impactful takeaways that are shaping the future of faith in New Zealand.
Losing our religion
By MaxScott | 3:48 AM NZDT, Tue October 05, 2021
According to Stats NZ, more than 2 million New Zealanders say they have no religion. Stats NZ has released a report on religious affiliation based on the 2018 Census.
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