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Christian denominations of Asian immigrants

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Christian denominations of Asian immigrants

This graph, based on 2006 census results, shows the Christian affiliations of New Zealand immigrants from Asian countries. In some cases, those affiliations reflect the earlier activities of Christian missionaries in Asia. Other immigrants may affiliate with a particular Christian church primarily for social reasons.

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Source: Statistics New Zealand

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Mark Derby, Diverse Christian churches – Newer forms of Christianity, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/graph/31161/christian-denominations-of-asian-immigrants (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Mark Derby, published 21 April 2011.