Religious Freedom & Community Safety
Protecting every faith, respecting every New Zealander, and building safer communities based on freedom, respect, safety and unity.
Join the MovementProtecting Every Faith
PPNZ believes every New Zealander has the right to practise, express and maintain their faith peacefully and safely. Temples, churches, mosques, gurdwaras, synagogues and all places of worship must be treated with equal respect and protection.
The Issues We Face
Attacks on Places of Worship
Places of worship may face vandalism, graffiti, threats or damage.
Religious Hate & Abuse
People from different faiths can face online abuse, threats and intimidation.
Safety Concerns
Worshippers, volunteers and faith communities need proper safety support.
Unfair Funding
Faith communities should have fair and transparent access to support.
Lack of Understanding
Misunderstanding and division can weaken community harmony.
Our Solutions
Protect All Places of Worship
Stronger protection for temples, churches, mosques, gurdwaras, synagogues and all places of worship.
Zero Tolerance for Religious Hate
Take strong action against threats, abuse, intimidation, vandalism and hate-motivated crimes.
Stronger Security Support
Provide support for security cameras, lighting, alarms and trained volunteers where needed.
Fair & Transparent Funding
Ensure transparent and accountable distribution of public support for all faith communities.
Respect & Understanding
Encourage interfaith dialogue, education and community engagement to build unity.
Legal Protection
Strengthen legal protections for freedom of religion, equal treatment and protection from harm.
Strong Penalties for Hate and Violence
PPNZ supports tougher penalties for anyone who vandalises or damages a place of worship, insults or disrespects any religion, targets or threatens a community, or promotes hate speech and harmful online content.
What This Means for You
One Nation. Many Faiths. One Future.
A strong New Zealand must be built on freedom, respect, safety and unity.
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