How does NZ do with atheists?

The Free Thought Report reviews all the countries as to how do they do with respect to respecting the rights of atheists, or those with no religion.

New Zealand does pretty well, but a few points they note:

• Section 123 of the Crimes Act 1961 criminalizes “blasphemous libel” with a maximum sentence of one year.
• A Christian prayer is recited at the opening of every parliamentary session. (no longer Christian)
• There are some 50 Acts on the statute books that favour religion or Ministers of Religion at the expense of the non-religious community.
• Organizations that “advance religion” are given charitable status and tax exemption regardless of any other charitable activity
• A “Statement on Religious Diversity” published and widely promulgated by the Human Rights Commission provides for the “Safety and Protection of Faith Based Communities” but not for non-theistic and other communities.