Watch and listen to over 100 short stories that uncover the values shaping New Zealand into one of the world’s most free, equal, and caring nations.

Our history tells us a lot about who we are… this audio and video series illustrates what made us, us. Select one of these topics to watch or listen.

The healthcare we assume isn’t normal. A Christian history is its history. Know your past.
We assume all people to matter, while most religions, and atheism, have no basis for this claim. More than any other thing, our culture is built upon the belief that all people were equally created ‘in the image of God’!
We enjoy unparalleled levels of equality today — in contrast to those of our ancestors, as also almost all other cultures, with very rare exception. How did we get it so good?
The cultures of the world never imagined education for the children of poor or lower class families — until Christianity changed that. This is our heritage!
We live in one of the most charitable nations on the planet, as also in all of human history, for a reason. Hear the history that explains this.
Only one voice ever successfully challenged the global culture of slavery in history. This was catalysed by our own ancestors. This is our story!
You might be blown away by how significant and positive the early impact of Christian faith was. If only the Treaty hadn’t been betrayed!
This is a cultural festival, not only a religious one. How did that happen, and why?
This is a cultural festival, not only a religious one. How did that happen, and why?
From Darkness to Dollars: In these 7 videos we explore how Faith, Fear and Consumerism shaped a Festival. Some of these are stories may surprise you.

Our history tells us a lot about who we are… this audio series illustrates what made us, us.
Select one of these topics to watch or listen

The healthcare we assume isn’t normal. A Christian history is its history. Know your past.
You might be blown away by how significant and positive the early impact of Christian faith was. If only the Treaty hadn’t been betrayed!
We assume all people to matter, while most religions, and atheism, have no basis for this claim. More than any other thing, our culture is built upon the belief that all people were equally created ‘in the image of God’!
We enjoy unparalleled levels of equality today — in contrast to those of our ancestors, as also almost all other cultures, with very rare exception. How did we get it so good?
The cultures of the world never imagined education for the children of poor or lower class families — until Christianity changed that. This is our heritage!
Only one voice ever successfully challenged the global culture of slavery in history. This was catalysed by our own ancestors. This is our story!
We live in one of the most charitable nations on the planet, as also in all of human history, for a reason. Hear the history that explains this.
This is a cultural festival, not only a religious one. How did that happen, and why?
This is a cultural festival, not only a religious one. How did that happen, and why?
From Darkness to Dollars: In these 7 videos we explore how Faith, Fear and Consumerism shaped a Festival. Some of these are stories may surprise you.

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