Scientology in New Zealand

Scientology has been established in New Zealand since 1955 and the Auckland organisation was the second Church of Scientology established in the world. The 2006 census recorded 357 people affiliated to the Church of Scientology. The 2013 census showed 315 people identified with Scientology, and 321 in the 2018 census. The Church claims that it has 3500-5000 followers, with 30,000 being involved with the Church of Scientology since it was established in 1955. The church is registered as a charity and Inland Revenue Department has granted charitable status to the church for tax purposes. rdf:langString