Why Wellingtonians are more “enlightened” than Aucklanders

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Wellingtonians less religious than Aucklanders

By BLAIR ENSOR - The Dominion Post | 2:44PM - Tuesay, 06 December 2011

WELLINGTONIANS are less likely to believe in God than people from Auckland, a study has revealed.

The research released today shows 54 per cent of people from the capital believe in God compared to 67 per cent of those living in Auckland.

Nationally, 60 per cent of those surveyed believed in God — 72 per cent of women and 52 per cent of men.

The data is from UMR Research's online survey which covered a nationally representative sample of 1,000 New Zealanders aged 18 years and over and explored New Zealanders' beliefs in a range of areas.

The research also found one-third of New Zealanders believe that Earth has been visited by UFOs from other planets.

Other statistics revealed in the research include:

• 55 per cent of people think that some people have psychic powers.

• 78 per cent of people believe that Jesus was a real person who lived 2000 years ago.

• 57 per cent of people believe in life after death.

• 24 per cent of people think that astrology can predict people's futures.

Future research data would cover issues such as the understanding of Maori culture and public faith in herbal remedies, the release said.

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