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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.
Other Research
Southerners tend to be more religious than other U.S. adults – but less religious than they used to be
People who live in the American South continue to be more religious, on average, than residents of the Midwest, Northeast and West.
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About a third of UN member countries have ever had a woman leader
Women are currently the head of government in 13 of the 193 member countries of the United Nations.
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8 facts about Americans and TikTok
In the wake of TikTok's deal to make its U.S. operations backed largely by non-Chinese investors, here’s what we know about Americans and TikTok.
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What to know about federal grand juries
Federal grand juries indict tens of thousands of people per year in the United States.
The post What to know about federal grand juries appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Most older adults who live at home want to age in place, but they aren’t entirely confident they’ll get to
Upper-income older adults are the most likely to say they’d prefer to move to assisted living.
The post Most older adults who live at home want to age in place, but they aren’t entirely confident they’ll get to appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Family Caregiving in an Aging America
Family members are increasingly caring for aging parents or spouses as the U.S. population gets older. Caregivers' experiences differ by gender.
The post Family Caregiving in an Aging America appeared first on Pew Research Center.
For Many Black Americans, Family Extends Beyond Birth and Legal Ties
Black Americans share emotional and financial support with relatives and non-relatives they consider family.
The post For Many Black Americans, Family Extends Beyond Birth and Legal Ties appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Stark partisan divide in who thinks their side is winning and losing in politics
In the 10 years that we have asked this question, Americans overall have consistently been more likely to say their side is losing than to say it’s winning.
The post Stark partisan divide in who thinks their side is winning and losing in politics appeared first on Pew Research Center.
How Teens Use and View AI
Just over half of U.S. teens say they've used chatbots for help with schoolwork, and 12% say they’ve gotten emotional support from these tools. Teens tend to view AI's future impact on their lives more positively than negatively.
The post How Teens Use and View AI appeared first on Pew Research Center.
State of the Union 2026: Where Americans stand on key issues facing the nation
Ahead of the State of the Union, here’s a look at U.S. public opinion on key policy issues, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
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