According to 2023 census data, over half of the New Zealand population report having no religious affiliation.
Christianity, the largest religious group, fell from 36.5% of the population in 2018 to 32.3% in 2023.
Victoria University of Wellington associate professor of religious studies Geoff Troughton joins Emile Donovan to discuss.
Pope Francis presides over a mass for the World Children Day, in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. Photo: AP / Gregorio Borgia
