A true multi-cultural society, New Zealand offers you religious freedom.

Most major religions are represented in New Zealand. There is no discrimination on the basis of religion, which is seen as a matter of personal choice. Major cities have churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and other centres of worship for most religions. Homestay families and student hostels can ensure that religious dietary requirements are respected.

About 10% of the population is actively Christian and many of the public holidays are from the Christian calendar.

Tertiary institutions have Catholic and Protestant chaplains who can probably link students with their respective faiths. This kind of support is very important when you are away from your own family and country.