The Faith and Belief Study (Te Patapātai Whakapono) is a national study of faith and spirituality in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This research explores the hopes, fears, and longings of people living in this nation, how they engage with spirituality and religious faith, and our society’s current perceptions of Christianity, Jesus, and the church. Two studies have now been completed – one in 2018, and another in 2023. The studies were commissioned by the Wilberforce Foundation and undertaken by the independent research firm McCrindle. Each of the studies involved a nationally representative survey as well as focus group discussions to better understand the key insights that emerged through the survey.
On this website you will see reports from both the 2018 and 2023 studies.
These pieces of research are commissioned and made available to spark discussion in communities across Aotearoa New Zealand, and it is our hope that they are of value to you.
Ngā manaakitanga – blessings
Chris Clarke,
CEO The Wilberforce Foundation
Here are some key moments from the Faith and Belief events in 2023:
To watch the full Faith and Belief event video
If you have any inquiries regarding this study or if you’d like a member of the Wilberforce Foundation team to present or discuss the findings of this research with your community, please use the form below to contact us.
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