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While New Zealand is not an extremely religious country, most major religions are represented in the Auckland area to varying degrees. Depending on how religious you are, you may want to consider where a place of worship is for your beliefs when you\u2019re determining which neighbourhood you want to live in \u2013 you will only find one or two locations for some religions or denominations in all of the city area.<\/p>\n

Due to the multicultural community of Auckland, you\u2019ll are able to find services in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian and other languages if you desire.<\/p>\n

Below is where you can access more information about each religion and a representative place of worship and service hours.<\/p>\n

Baha\u2019i<\/h3>\n

NZ Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.bahai.org.nz<\/a>
\nPlace of Worship:<\/p>\n

North Shore Baha\u2019i<\/strong>
\nLocation: 712-714 Beach Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
\nContact: (9) 410 2812, natsec@nsa.org.nz
\nServices: Sunday, 9:30 \u2013 10 am<\/p>\n

Christianity<\/h3>\n

Website: All the major denominations are here and you\u2019ll find a list<\/p>\n

Places of Worship:<\/p>\n

Greenlane Presbyterian Church<\/strong>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.gpc.org.nz
\n<\/a>Location: Corner Great South Road and Greenlane West, Greenlane, Auckland
\nContact: (09) 520 1491, info@gpc.org.nz
\nServices: Sunday 9:30 am (English), 12:15 pm (Tongan language)
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\nSt. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral Auckland<\/strong>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/www.stpatricks.org.nz
\n<\/a>Location: 43 Wyndham Street, Auckland
\nContact: (09) 303 4509
\nServices: Masses conducted Sunday, 8 am, 11 am, 4.30 pm, 7 pm Monday \u2013 Friday, 7 am, 12.15 pm Saturday & Public Holidays: 8:30 am<\/p>\n

Buddhism<\/h3>\n

NZ Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.buddhanet.info\/wbd\/country.php?country_id=19<\/a><\/p>\n

Place of Worship:<\/p>\n

Fo Guang Shan Temple<\/strong>
\nLocation: 16 Stancombe Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
\nContact: (09) 274-4880, nzfgs1@gmail.com
\nServices: Temple is open Tuesday through Sunday, see the website at http:\/\/www.fgs.org.nz\/english\/events.aspx<\/a>\u00a0for specific upcoming ceremonies.<\/p>\n

Hinduism<\/h3>\n

NZ Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.nzmurugan.org.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Place of Worship:<\/p>\n

New Zealand Thirumurugan Temple<\/strong>
\nLocation: 174A, Marua Court, Marua Road, Ellerslie, Auckland
\nContact: (09) 525 1026, nzmurugantemple@xtra.co.nz
\nServices: Pooja seven days a week, 10 am and 7 pm<\/p>\n

Islam<\/h3>\n

Place of Worship:<\/p>\n

Mount Roskill Islamic Centre<\/strong>
\nLocation: 187 Stoddard Road, Mt. Roskill, Auckland
\nContact: 0274-330 383, mohamed.moses@ird.govt.nz
\nServices: Contact for specific activities and times<\/p>\n

Judaism<\/h3>\n

NZ Websites: \u00a0http:\/\/www.ahc.org.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Place of Worship:<\/p>\n

Auckland Hebrew Congregation<\/strong>
\nLocation: 108 Greys Avenue, Auckland Central
\nContact: (09) 373 2908, office@ahc.org.nz
\nServices: Friday 6 pm Kabbalat
\nSaturday 9:15 am, Sunday 9 am, Monday 7 am Shacharit<\/p>\n

Other religions such as Sikhism\u00a0are also active in Auckland, as well as some online groups devoted to Wiccan and pagan beliefs.<\/p>\n

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