The NZARH is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to serve the interests of the non-religious; those who do not have a belief in gods.

The NZARH advocates:

• the secular society
• rational enquiry
• removal of privilege for religion

The NZARH provides:

• community
• resources
• education
• a forum for debate

• government
• law
• state
• education
• media

The Objects for which the NZARH is established are:

• To advocate a rational, humane, and secular view of life without reference to supernatural agencies and which is compatible with the scientific method.


• To promote a tolerant, responsible, and open society.


• To encourage open-minded enquiry into matters relevant to human co-existence and well-being.