In NZ, oaths are generally sworn on a Christian Bible. You can swear on another religious text if you like, but you need to bring your own to court (the courts only have Bibles).
In my recent oh-so-much-fucking-fun witness appearance, I was permitted to affirm (rather than swear) without my hand on a book of any sort. The affirmation runs thusly here, but it may be different other places:
'I solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I present to this court is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and is not made under any duress, threat, or promise of reward.'
Boru
In my recent oh-so-much-fucking-fun witness appearance, I was permitted to affirm (rather than swear) without my hand on a book of any sort. The affirmation runs thusly here, but it may be different other places:
'I solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I present to this court is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and is not made under any duress, threat, or promise of reward.'
Boru
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