Because of Tauranga's multi-ethnic population, a wide variety of faiths are practiced, including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, various Eastern Orthodox churches, Sufism and others. Immigrants from Asia have formed a number of significant Buddhist congregations.
The main faith present throughout Tauranga and most of the country is Christianity. There are many types of Christians, including: the largest, Pentecostal, Methodist and Presbyterian. There are also congregations of Mormons and in the area, and Jews
