Aotearoa's community ofpeacebuilders.
A New Zealand community of faith leaders, families, and peacebuilders — gathering monthly in Auckland and working across Aotearoa to build a culture of lasting peace.
UPF New Zealand brings together people of all faiths and backgrounds at the Peace Embassy in Parnell, Auckland — working to build a culture of lasting peace in Aotearoa and across our Pacific region.
Our Community
Supporting the UN Sustainable
Development Goals
As an NGO in General Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council, UPF New Zealand actively supports the 17 Sustainable Development Goals — working towards a world of peace, dignity, and shared prosperity for all.
Our Areas of Work
Six areas building peace from the ground up — in our families, communities, and Pacific region.
Interfaith Peacebuilding
Interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside governments and civil society.
Peace and Security
Pursuing diplomatic solutions through "track two" diplomacy, with emphasis on the role of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical divisions.
United Nations Relations
As an NGO in General Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC, UPF supports the United Nations and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Marriage and Family
Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development. We promote a marriage-friendly culture and teach relationship skills.
Education & Human Development
Leadership conferences and seminars focusing on the urgent need for new vision based on core values, universal principles of peacebuilding, and character education.
Humanitarian & Youth Programs
Service-learning programmes that bring together youth from different cultures and religions to promote mutual understanding and serve communities in need.
Latest News
Youth and Family Peace Day 2026
Join us on Saturday 14 November 2026 at the Due Drop Event Centre, Manukau, for the fourth annual Youth and Family Peace Day — a full day celebrating families, youth, faith, and the foundations of lasting peace across Aotearoa.
Read moreYouth and Family Peace Day 2025
Over 150 participants from across Auckland's faith and cultural communities gathered at the Due Drop Event Centre for the third annual Youth and Family Peace Day — a day of celebration, reflection, and shared commitment to family and peace.
Read moreMonthly Meeting — June 2025 Report
UPF New Zealand's June 2025 monthly meeting addressed the Israel-Iran situation, reviewed the successful UN Family Day event, and began planning for the UN International Day of Peace and Youth and Family Peace Day.
Read moreWhat We Stand For
The values guiding our work in Aotearoa — and our hope for the New Zealand our children will inherit.
Interdependence
Recognising the intricate connections between all individuals and nations. We live and work cooperatively while striving to meet one another's material and spiritual needs.
Mutual Prosperity
Sharing material resources, as well as knowledge and opportunity. Promoting shared growth and well-being for all members of the human family.
Universal Values
Respecting, protecting, and caring for one another as members of one human family. Upholding universal principles that transcend borders, cultures, and faiths.
About UPF New Zealand
UPF New Zealand is a registered charitable organisation based at the Peace Embassy in Parnell, Auckland. We bring together people of all faiths and backgrounds for monthly community gatherings, annual peace celebrations, and ongoing dialogue — working to build a culture of peace in Aotearoa, one relationship at a time.
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Attend an upcoming event, get involved in our community, or learn more about the work we're doing across Aotearoa.
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