The Religious Leaders Forum – 2022
Report - The Religious Leaders Forum 2022
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21 June 2022
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…
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15 June 2022
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,…
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15 June 2022
E tū te mana o Te Ao: Building a Climate of Hope
Tracking your Household Carbon Footprint
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12 June 2022
RDC Climate Action Group
Click on the image above to learn access the Faith and Action Guides. Enviroschool Interview Eco Church Interview Climate Emergency Workshop The Cries of the World St-Matthew-in-the-City Garden Zen Centre…
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8 June 2022
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…
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1 June 2022
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
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25 May 2022
Bahá’í Faith – Suzanne Mahon
The origins of the Bahá’í Faith explained.
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1 May 2022
Buddhist / Calendar / Religions & Faiths in NZ / Religions & Faiths in NZ / Resources / Video Clips / What is...
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…
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25 April 2022
Zoroastriansim
Here is an introduction in the history and tradition of Zoroastrians: https://youtu.be/pZLFvf2AsA8
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21 April 2022
Sikhism
Here is an introduction into the history and traditions of the Sikh Religion: https://rdc.org.nz/the-sikh-religion-verpal-singh/
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21 April 2022
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,…
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18 April 2022
Newsletter 12 Apr 2022
Updates from RDC: The Religious Leaders' Forum, Climate Change, YLC and more
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12 April 2022
The Religious Leaders Forum
Religious Leaders Forum March 2022
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12 April 2022
The Coptic Christian Baptism – Peter Mikhail
RDC Calendar 2022: The ceremony of Coptic Christian Baptism explained...
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8 April 2022
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.
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6 April 2022
Climate Emergency Workshop
2021 Climate Emergency Workshop in Wellington
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27 March 2022
KAICIID Programme 2020
Dr Chris Longhurst - the New Zealander who was part of the 2020 KAICIID Fellowship Programme
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16 March 2022
Environment / Judaism / Links / Radio Programmes / RDC Climate Action Group / Resources / Video Clips
Recycling & Upcycling
An initiative for and with marginalised people around Wellington.
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16 March 2022
Ecology for Climate Justice
How can Christian Social Services contribute as citizens of Earth and be involved with Climate Change?
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14 March 2022
Growing Gardens & Community
Growing Gardens and Communities (GGAC)
Beth Lew introduces a project in Palmerston North
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9 March 2022
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…
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2 March 2022
The Angel of Water – Farida Master
RDC Calendar 2022: The picture of the month of March is dedicated to the Zoroastrians
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1 March 2022
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…
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25 February 2022
Tikkun Olam
The Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam explained by Dr Paul Blaschke
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24 February 2022
Community Diversity Workshops
Workshops for a diverse group of people from a local community.
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9 February 2022
Newsletter 02 Feb 2022
Newsletter - RDC Calendar and Video Clips
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2 February 2022
Baha'i / Calendar / Current Programmes / Links / Religions & Faiths in NZ / Resources / Video Clips / What is...
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
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30 January 2022
Calendar / Hindu / Links / Religions & Faiths in NZ / Resources / Resources / Video Clips / What is...
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
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18 January 2022
Baha'i / Buddhist / Calendar / Hindu / Religions & Faiths in NZ / Resources / Resources / Video Clips / Zoroastrian
2022 Calendar Pictures
RDC Calendar 2022: Explanations to the pictures used
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1 January 2022
Rod Oram reflects on COP26
Rod Oram reflecting on COP26
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2 December 2021
Newsletter 14 Nov 2021
RDC Newsletter - COP26 & 2022 Calendar
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15 November 2021
COP26 Conversation
Glasgow" for the Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand during the time of COP26
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12 November 2021
Newsletter 06 Nov 2021
Newsletter and Interfaith Response to the UN Climate Change Conference
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6 November 2021
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
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6 November 2021
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
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6 November 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)
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4 November 2021
Vigil for the launch of COP26
Prayer and Meditation Vigil Launch of Scottish Interfaith Week
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3 November 2021
Rod’s Reflections on the Road to COP26
Rod Oram in conversation with Paul Blaschke
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28 October 2021
Christian Feast Days explained
https://youtu.be/oy2tDmbcVmg
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28 October 2021
Newsletter – COP26
Official presentation of Interfaith Statement to Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw
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26 October 2021
Presentation of Statement
Statement for Presentation at COP26
Statement presented to Minister James Shaw for COP26
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25 October 2021
COP26 Vigil on 31 October
COP26 Vigil in Scotland
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25 October 2021
Zoroastrianism in a Nutshell
Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion - and is all about Wisdom
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16 October 2021
Youth Leadership Council – Application
Youth Leadership Council - Application
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17 September 2021
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…
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15 September 2021
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…
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9 September 2021
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…
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15 August 2021
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…
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3 August 2021
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.
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29 July 2021
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
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28 July 2021
Hui on Emergency Management, Avondale
The second hui on Emergency Management took place in the Avondale Islamic Centre.
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25 June 2021
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
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23 June 2021
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.
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22 June 2021
Wellington Interfaith Council receives international Prize
King Abdullah II UN WIHW 2021 Prize for Wellington Interfaith Council
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21 June 2021
The Sikh Religion – Verpal Singh
The Sikh Religion - it's origins and meanings
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13 June 2021
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.
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12 June 2021
Book Launch: Reimagining Faith and Management
Reimagining Faith and Management - The Impact of Faith in the Workplace
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26 May 2021
Contemporary Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Prof Douglas Pratt, RDC Trustee, has published a new book.
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15 May 2021
Workshop for Young Adults – Hamilton
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9 May 2021
YLC - Auckland
Workshop for Young Adults – Auckland
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9 May 2021
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…
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5 May 2021
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…
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5 May 2021
Leadership Diversity Days
Youth Programme: Discussions and Sharing at Leadership Diversity Days
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28 April 2021
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.
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28 April 2021
Interfaith dialogue / Islam / Links / Radio Programmes / Resources / Trustees / Video Clips / What is...
Ramadan – explained by Anthony Green
Ramadan - nut just fasting for the stomach...
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21 April 2021
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…
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16 April 2021
YLC - Dunedin
Workshop for Young Adults – Dunedin
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14 April 2021
YLC - Christchurch
Workshop for Young Adults – Christchurch
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8 April 2021
Easter Celebrations
The Christian celebration of Easter - explained for people of all faiths
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7 April 2021
Religion & Time
Prof Douglas Pratt explains the importance in understanding Religion & Time
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1 December 2020
National Statement on Religious Diversity
The National Statement on Religious Diversity (3rd edition, 2019)
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29 October 2019