Faith in Action

Highlights of how Quakers are putting their faith into action

Walking our Talk

Our faith is not only something we believe — it is something we practice.
As Quakers in Aotearoa New Zealand, we try to live out our values in everyday life and in the wider world.

We are guided especially by our commitment to peace, equality, justice, and care for the Earth. These values shape how we respond to social issues, how we treat one another, and how we take action in our communities.

You don’t need to be a Quaker to share these concerns. Many of the activities below are open to anyone who wants to work for a more peaceful and just society.

Peace is central to Quaker faith and practice.

poster No War, No Genocide We believe conflicts can be resolved without violence, and that lasting peace grows from listening, fairness, and respect.
Quakers in Aotearoa New Zealand support peace through education, public witness, and partnerships with other organisations working for nonviolent solutions. Learn more about our peace work below.

Peace activism & Alternatives to Violence
Support for Palestinian freedom

Care for the Earth & Climate change:

students with banner climate justice Care for the Earth is part of our spiritual responsibility. We recognise that climate change and environmental degradation affect present and future generations.

Quakers support efforts to protect biodiversity, reduce harm to the planet, and encourage sustainable living. Read more about our environmental work below.

Climate change activism

Social Justice / Te Tiriti:

tino rangatira flag, Wikipedia Quakers in Aotearoa New Zealand recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a living document that is fundamental to the life of this nation and are committed to honouring its principles. We believe that the rights guaranteed in Te Tiriti — including tino rangatiratanga (self-determination) — must be properly reflected in how this country lives together.

Explore how we honour Te Tiriti below:

Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Learn more about Quakers' commitment to social justice in the booklet "Advices & Queries", by which we challenge and encourage each other to walk our talk.

Learn more about Quaker Faith and Practice in our compilation of Friends' thoughts and experiences from 1835 onward.

You might like to read about the Quaker way of life and our values

Across Aotearoa, Quakers are working for peace, fairness, sustainability, and a more compassionate society. Our faith is not only something we hold quietly — it shapes how we live, how we treat others, and how we respond to the challenges of our time.

We believe there is good in every person, and that when we come together in shared silence, we can listen deeply for guidance. From our Meetings for Worship flow the actions we take — in our communities, in public life, and alongside others who long for a more just and peaceful world.

Social Justice

We believe every person has equal worth and dignity.
Because of this, we work to support human rights, fairness, and inclusion.

This includes standing alongside people whose voices are not always heard and supporting initiatives that promote equality and freedom.

Explore aspects of our social justice work below.

Economic Justice

A just society requires fair economic systems. We are concerned about poverty, inequality, and the impact of economic systems on people and communities.

Quakers support initiatives that promote fair wages, responsible investment, and economic policies that protect the most vulnerable.

Find out more about our work for economic justice below.

Wider Faith in Action — Quaker work beyond Aotearoa and through history

Quakers have joined and supported initiatives worldwide, and many historical examples show how faith has shaped actions for peace and justice over time.

Discover how Friends have helped shape international peace efforts, supported communities in need, and stood for human rights across the world — both today and in the past.