Scientology has been established in New Zealand since 1955[1] 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.[2][3] The 2013 census showed 315 people identified with Scientology, and 321 in the 2018 census.[4][5] 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.[6][7]
The church is registered as a charity and Inland Revenue Department has granted charitable status to the church for tax purposes.[8][9]
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- ^ "Church of Scientology in Auckland: Religious Charity Status". www.scientologytoday.org. Archived from the original on 1 February 2003.
- ^ charities.govt.nz