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Wellington Buddhists

Wellington Buddhists

These two Buddhists, Rohit Vig (left) and Varadevi, were photographed in Wellington in February 1997. While Christianity has always been the dominant religion in New Zealand, recent immigrants have brought other religions with them, and have made local converts.

About this item

Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PAColl-7327)
Reference: EP/1997/0510/22A
Photograph by Craig Simcox

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

John Wilson. 'Society', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 3-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/society/7/2