RDC – Events
COP26 - Maori & Pasifika Voices Presentation of Statement Hate Speech Restrictions Emergency Management Book Launch Prof Douglas Pratt Book Launch Prof Edwina Pio YLC - Auckland YLC - Dunedin…
National Interfaith Forum
The Religious Diversity Centre supports the The National Interfaith Forum which is held every two years.Different regional Interfaith Councils take turns in hosting it. National Interfaith Forum 2018 National Interfaith…
Leadership Diversity Days – Plans for 2021
The Religious Diversity Centre, together with the Auckland Interfaith Council, will host this year the 8th annual Leadership Diversity Day. And as in 2019 two Days will be held, one…
Newsletter 15 June 2022
Kia ora koutou, warm greetings to you all. June is here, giving for the first time in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand a public holiday for Matariki. This is a…
Youth Leadership Council – Ngā Rangatahi o Māramatanga
The Youth Leadership Council: Nga Rangatahi o Māramatanga Launch celebration will take place in Parliament's Grand Hall on 6th July. The evening is to be hosted by MP Ibrahim Omer,…
RDC Climate Action Group
Check out the 2023 RDC webinar series here: “E tū te mana o Te Ao: Building a Climate of Hope”, Enviroschool Interview Eco Church Interview Climate Emergency Workshop The Cries…
Water in Te Ao Maori – Jenny Te Paa Daniel
RDC Calendar 2022: For the month of June, the Religious Diversity Centre Calendar features a picture of the coast of Kaikoura.Listen to Jenny Te Paa Daniel as she explains the…
Resources & Library Group
Goal: to provide an understanding of Interfaith resources (online and print) and to highlight any information of interest for Aotearoa New Zealand. Convenor: Prof Douglas Pratt
The Bathing of the Buddha – Caitlin Bush
RDC Calendar 2022: For the month of May, the Religious Diversity Centre Calendar 2022 features a picture of the "Bathing of the Buddha". Caitlin Bush describes the ritual in this…
Zoroastriansim
Here is an introduction in the history and tradition of Zoroastrians: https://youtu.be/pZLFvf2AsA8
Sikhism
Here is an introduction into the history and traditions of the Sikh Religion: https://rdc.org.nz/the-sikh-religion-verpal-singh/
Faith in Ukraine
According to Glocalities, their World Survey from 2020 showed that the 5 top values identified in countries of the European Union, the UK, Ukraine and Russia are:Caring, Friendship, Wisdom, Freedom,…
The Coptic Christian Baptism – Peter Mikhail
RDC Calendar 2022: The ceremony of Coptic Christian Baptism explained...
Eco Church
Eco Church
Eco Church encourages congregations in environmental action, integrating eco-friendly choices through worship and teaching, buildings, facilities and land management, community and global partnerships and sustainable lifestyles.
KAICIID Programme 2020
Dr Chris Longhurst - the New Zealander who was part of the 2020 KAICIID Fellowship Programme
Ecology for Climate Justice
How can Christian Social Services contribute as citizens of Earth and be involved with Climate Change?
Growing Gardens & Community
Growing Gardens and Communities (GGAC)
Beth Lew introduces a project in Palmerston North
Prayer for Peace
Interfaith Scotland has invited us to a Prayer for Peace in Ukraine.This is an initiative by the Scottish Catholic Bishops Committee for Inter-Religious Dialogue and Interfaith Scotland.New Zealand date and…
The Angel of Water – Farida Master
RDC Calendar 2022: The picture of the month of March is dedicated to the Zoroastrians
Paul Blaschke on the Radio
Dr Paul Blaschke was guest on the radio programme Muffin Talk .Paul has extensive experience in urban ecology, biodiversity conservation, sustainability and development issues.When the Religious Diversity Centre set up…
Community Diversity Workshops
Workshops for a diverse group of people from a local community.
The Fountain at Ridvan Garden – Steve Drake
RDC Calendar 2022: Steve Drake explains the history of the Baha'i Fountain at the Ridvan Garden which is featured for the month of February
Magh Snan – Ram Lingam
RDC Calendar 2022: Ram Lingam explains the meaning of the Hindu Feast Magh Snan which is featured for the month of January
COP26 Conversation
Glasgow" for the Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand during the time of COP26
Presentation of Statement
The Presentation of a Statement to the Government, Wellington, 19 October 2021
Here is a short version of the video recorded at the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZvnGcoK-8
Presentation of Statement
Statement to the Government from Religious Leaders and Interfaith Groups of Aotearoa New Zealand regarding our national commitment to the COP26
The Presentation of a Statement to the Government from Religious Leaders and Interfaith Groups of Aotearoa New Zealand regarding our national commitment to the COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland (November 2021) in Wellington, 19 October 2021
COP26 - Maori & Pasifika Voices
Reflecting on the Maori and Pasifika voices at COP26
Reflecting on the Maori and Pasifika voices at COP26 - Jenny Te Paa Daniel (RDC Co-Chairperson) in conversation with Sunlou Liuvaie (Pasifika Trust, Palmerston North) and Rod Oram (New Zealand journalist, connecting from Glasgow, Scotland)
Newsletter – COP26
Official presentation of Interfaith Statement to Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw
Presentation of Statement
Statement for Presentation at COP26
Statement presented to Minister James Shaw for COP26
Newsletter September 2021
Kia ora koutou, warm greetings to you all. This year's month of September is certainly a special one: for the Jewish community it is the month of Rosh Hashana, the…
Statement from Arihia Bennett, chair of Kāpuia
RDC Trustee Professor Edwina Pio, member of Kāpuia, the Ministerial Advisory Group on the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques has…
Vaccination Programme
Vaccine roll out is one of the most significant events affecting Aotearoa New Zealand.
Interview
RDC Research Group
The national Religious Literacy & Competency Survey The survey will gain evidence of the level of religious literacy and competency in the population. It will seek to discover the level…
Hate Speech Restrictions
Q&A – Hate Speech Restrictions – A Threat to Our Democracy?
Questions asked by the audience of the webinar. Answers by Prof Douglas Pratt and Prof Paul Spoonley. Here are further questions that were asked during or right after the Webinar…
Hate Speech Restrictions
Hate Speech Restrictions – A Threat to Our Democracy?
In this Webinar the panellists are going to look at the Proposals against Incitement of Hatred and Discrimination with a special focus on protecting members of religious communities.
Food in Judaism
Debbie Miller, the educator at Beth Shalom in Auckland, explains why food is important for religious practices in Judaism. https://youtu.be/5S8bBKMs9XU
Hui on Emergency Management, Avondale
The second hui on Emergency Management took place in the Avondale Islamic Centre.
Emergency Management
Hui on Emergency Management
These 6 Hui across the Auckland Region are organised in cooperation between Auckland Emergency Management and The Religious Diversity Centre. Places-of-Worship-flyer-ALLDownload
Professional Development in Religious Diversity
The Religious Diversity Centre (RDC) offers Professional Development workshops/training seminars to organisations, associations and businesses wishing to help their employees or members become more familiar with matters of religious diversity.
Wellington Interfaith Council receives international Prize
King Abdullah II UN WIHW 2021 Prize for Wellington Interfaith Council
Leadership Diversity Days 2021
Leadership Diversity Days 2021: An opportunity for the next year’s school leaders to meet together, to listen to students of diverse faiths and backgrounds and to discuss and formulate ideas about what being a New Zealand leader means.
Eid Celebration at Parliament
Trustees of the Religious Diversity Centre were present at the 2021 celebrations for the end of the Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting
Book Launch: Reimagining Faith and Management
Reimagining Faith and Management - The Impact of Faith in the Workplace
Newsletter May 2021
The Religious Diversity Centre Kia ora koutou, warm greetings to you all. We are so lucky to be in New Zealand and to be able to meet, greet, celebrate and…
National Interfaith Forum – 2022
The National Interfaith Forum, held every two years and last year postponed due to Covid-19, was then scheduled for May 2022. The Forum was to be hosted by the Tauranga…
RDC submission to the Climate Change Commission draft report to Government
The RDC joined many other faith and interfaith groups in making a submission on the Climate Change Commission draft report to the Government.
3 Jewish Pilgrimages
The Jewish community celebrated Pessach on 3/4 April and 7 weeks later, on 17/18 May, they will celebrate the feast of Shavuot. Listen to the interview on Muffin Talk with…
National Statement on Religious Diversity
The National Statement on Religious Diversity (3rd edition, 2019)