Hinduism in New Zealand

New Zealand Hindus

Jeetan Patel, New Zealand Cricketer of Indian Descent.
Total population
89,391 (2013)
2.11% of the New Zealand Population
Regions with significant populations
Auckland · Wellington · Hamilton · Tauranga
Languages
English · Hindi · Punjabi · Gujarati · Tamil · Telugu · Indian Languages

Hinduism is the second largest religion in New Zealand after Christianity, with over 89,000 adherents according to the 2013 Census.[1] The number of Hindus in New Zealand grew modestly until the 1990s when the Immigration Act 1987, the Immigration Amendment Act 1991 and India's Economic Liberalisation in 1991 changed immigration laws and India's standard of living. The eased immigration laws resulted in the number of Hindus growing from 18,000 in 1991 to 40,000 in 2001.[2] Hinduism currently makes up 2.1% of the New Zealand population, and is the fast growing religion in the country(for religions with more than 20,000 adherents).[3]

Historical Growth of the Hindu Population in New Zealand
YearPop.±% p.a.
1991 17,661—    
1996 25,293+7.45%
2001 39,627+9.40%
2006 64,557+10.25%
2013 90,018+4.86%
2011 Census was cancelled.
Year Percent Increase
1991 0.53% -
1996 0.70% +0.17%
2001 1.15% +0.45%
2006 1.72% +0.57%
2013 2.31% +0.59%

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Historical Growth in New Zealand

Easing of Immigration Policies and Increased Immigration: 1987-2001

In the 1991 Census, surging migration as a result of the Immigration Act 1987 made the number of Hindus surpass 17,000.[4][5] India's Economic Liberalisation occurred in the same year, increasing the standard of living and ensuring more immigrants will come in the future. The 1996 New Zealand Census showed the number of Hindus surpass 25,000. This was largely due to the continued success of the Immigration Act 1987.

Fast Growth and Slowdown: 2001-2012

In the 2001 Census, the population of Hindus was at almost 40 000, meaning that the number of Hindus tripled in the 10 years since the 1991 census. The 2006 census showed the number of Hindus to be 64,557, an increase of nearly 62% from the previous census in 2001.[6] The growth of the number of Hindus in New Zealand then slowed in the years between the 2006 Census and the 2013 Census because of a mixture of events. the heightened violence against Indian Australians(2007-2010) and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake were the main reasons why growth of Hindus declined. The latter was also the main reason why the Census year was moved from 2011 to 2013.[7] The slowdown in long term migration was partially offset by soaring numbers of Indian Students and Skilled Migrants, whose numbers increased rapidly during the Great Recession partly due to costs being cheaper and a better economic outlook.[8][9] The recently conducted 2013 Census showed the Hindu population made up slightly over 2% of the population, with 90,018 adherents. This increased Hinduism's share of the total New Zealand population by 0.5% despite immigration slowing as a result of the events mentioned earlier.

Demographics

Historical Growth vs Other Religions

For more detailed analysis, see Religion in New Zealand

2013[10] 2006[11] 2001 1996 1991
Number % Number % Number % Number % Number %
Roman Catholic 492,384 11.07 508,437 11.87 485,637 12.40 473,112 13.08 498,612 14.78
Anglican 459,771 10.33 554,925 12.95 584,793 14.93 631,764 17.46 732,048 21.70
Presbyterian, Congregational and Reformed 330,903 7.44 400,839 9.36 431,139 11.01 470,442 13.00 553,386 16.40
Christian total 1,933,851 43.47 2,130,315 49.72 2,140,560 54.66 2,189,445 60.51 2,328,759 69.02
Hinduism 90,018 2.12 64,560 1.51 39,864 1.02 25,551 0.71 18,036 0.53
Buddhist 58,440 1.31 52,392 1.22 41,661 1.06 28,131 0.78 12,762 0.38
Muslim 46,194 1.04 36,153 0.84 23,637 0.60 13,545 0.37 6,096 0.18
Sikh 19,191 0.43 9,507 0.22 5,199 0.13 2,817 0.08 2,061 0.06
Other religions 40,365 0.91 42,012 0.99 36,318 0.94 21,957 0.60 26,133 0.78
Non-Christian religions total 254,208 5.71 204,624 4.78 146,682 3.75 92,001 2.54 65,088 1.93
No religion/Object/Not stated total 2,155,722 50.82 1,832,688 45.50 1,554,669 41.60 1,336,854 36.95 980,079 29.05
Total population 4,242,048 4,027,947 3,737,277 3,618,303 3,373,926

Hinduism vs "Non-Christian Religions"

Hinduism

Year Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Non Christian Increase
1991 0.53% 27.5% -
1996 0.71% 28.0% +0.5%
2001 1.02% 27.2% -0.8%
2006 1.51% 31.6% +4.4%
2013 2.12% 35.4% +3.8%

Buddhism

Year Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Non Christian Increase
1991 0.38% 19.7% -
1996 0.78% 30.7% +11.0%
2001 1.06% 28.3% -1.4%
2006 1.22% 25.5% -2.8%
2013 1.31% 22.9% -2.6%

Islam

Year Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Non Christian Increase
1991 0.18% 10.7% -
1996 0.37% 14.6% +4.1%
2001 0.60% 16.0% +1.4%
2006 0.84% 17.6% +1.6%
2013 1.04% 18.2% +0.6%

Sikhism

Year Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Non Christian Increase
1991 0.06% 3.1% -
1996 0.08% 3.1% No Change
2001 0.13% 3.5% +0.4
2006 0.22% 4.6% +1.1%
2013 0.43% 7.5% +2.9%

Other "Non-Christian Religions"

Year Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Non Christian Increase
1991 0.78% 40.4% -
1996 0.60% 23.6% -16.8
2001 0.94% 25.1% +1.5%
2006 0.99% 20.7% -4.4%
2013 0.91% 15.9% -4.8%

Temples

List of Hindu Temples in major New Zealand cities. Cities are ordered by the number of Hindu Temples. The name of the Mandir is in bold and the location is in italics.

Auckland

Wellington

Tauranga

Christchurch

Rotorua

Hamilton

Other locations

See also

References

  1. ↑ Table 28, 2013 Census Data – QuickStats About Culture and Identity – Tables
  2. ↑ http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/immigration-regulation/page-5
  3. ↑ http://worldhindunews.com/2014020517591/sikh-and-hindu-religions-had-the-fastest-rates-of-growth-auckland-census-shows/
  4. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10837744
  5. ↑ http://www.aen.org.nz/journal/2/2/AENJ.2.2.Nachowitz.pdf
  6. ↑ More Hindu temples to come up in New Zealand Hindustan Times - April 20, 2007
  7. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10708648
  8. ↑ http://dol.govt.nz/research/migration/monthly-migration-trends/12jun/large.asp?id=fig4
  9. ↑ http://www.merinews.com/article/recession-boosts-new-zealand-migration/15764938.shtml
  10. ↑ Table 28, 2013 Census Data - Totals by Topic
  11. ↑ Table 28, 2006 Census Data – QuickStats About Culture and Identity – Tables.
  12. ↑ http://aalayam.org.nz/
  13. ↑
  14. ↑ http://sanatandharammandir.org.nz/index.html
  15. ↑ http://www.thejetnewspaper.com/2015/01/26/new-zealands-bay-of-plenty-to-have-its-1st-hindu-temple-soon/
  16. ↑ http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/en/indian_community_of_tauranga
  17. ↑ http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/91775-hindu-temple-build-to-start.html
  18. ↑ http://sanatandharammandir.org.nz/where-are-we.html
  19. ↑ http://www.bapschristchurchswaminarayanmandir.co.nz
  20. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/notes/akshardham/baps-news-mahapuja-to-inaugurate-the-new-baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir-christchu/10150317450264994
  21. ↑ http://www.baps.org/News/2011/Mahapuja-to-Inaugurate-the-New-BAPS-Shri-Swaminarayan-Mandir--2656.aspx
  22. ↑ http://www.baps.org/News/2012/Inauguration-of-BAPS-Swaminarayan-Mandir-4066.aspx
  23. ↑ http://m.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11449566
  24. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11203996
  25. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hamilton-news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503366&objectid=11417257

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