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Bahá'í Aotearoa
New Zealand Bahá'í Community Newsletter
Study of '12 Lessons on Huqúqu’lláh'
May 2 2025

May 2 Study of '12 Lessons on Huqúqu’lláh'

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Ḥuqúqu’lláh

The Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Polynesia are inviting friends from across Aotearoa and the wider region to take part in an online study series exploring the 12 Lessons on Ḥuqúqu’lláh.

National Convention 182 B.E.
May 2 2025

May 2 National Convention 182 B.E.

Bahá'í Aotearoa
National Assembly

This article shares the announcement of the newly elected National Spiritual Assembly for 182 B.E., the message to the Universal House of Justice from the 69th National Convention, and photos from the gathering.

Annual Report for 181 B.E.
May 2 2025

May 2 Annual Report for 181 B.E.

Bahá'í Aotearoa
National Assembly

The National Spiritual Assembly’s Annual Report (Pūrongo Ā-Tau) for 181 B.E., presented at the recent National Convention, is now available to friends across Aotearoa either digitally or as a hard copy booklet.

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Marble installation begins
Apr 24 2025

Apr 24 Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Marble installation begins

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Bahá'í World News

The Bahá’í World Centre has announced a significant milestone in the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, with the installation of marble now underway in the central plaza.

Supreme Body’s 2025 Ridván Message
Apr 19 2025

Apr 19 Supreme Body’s 2025 Ridván Message

Bahá'í Aotearoa
House of Justice

The Universal House of Justice writes: “Time is passing. Beloved friends, and promulgators of the divine teachings, and champions of the Blessed Beauty—your efforts are needed now.”

The Most Great Festival
Apr 17 2025

Apr 17 The Most Great Festival

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Writings and Guidance

This year, the Most Great Festival of Riḍván will be celebrated from sunset on Saturday 19 April to sunset on 1 May. The 1st, 9th, and 12th days of Riḍván are Holy Days where Bahá’ís are enjoined to request leave from work and school.

69th National Convention for Aotearoa
Apr 17 2025

Apr 17 69th National Convention for Aotearoa

Bahá'í Aotearoa
National Assembly

For the upcoming National Convention, there is some availability for participation by observers, but early pre-registration is needed.

Announcement of National House of Worship in the Philippines
Apr 11 2025

Apr 11 Announcement of National House of Worship in the Philippines

Bahá'í Aotearoa
House of Justice

The Universal House of Justice has announced the upcoming construction of a national Mashriqu’l-Adhkár near Manila, in the Philippines.

The Art of Collaboration
Apr 11 2025

Apr 11 The Art of Collaboration

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Bahá'í World News, News and Stories

A newly published article on the Bahá'í World website features artists Robin White and Ruha Fifita as they share their collaborative process.

Bahá’í resources in Te Reo Māori
Apr 4 2025

Apr 4 Bahá’í resources in Te Reo Māori

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Writings and Guidance, Featured Books

Featured here is a range of Bahá'í resources in te reo Māori. They include books currently available through the Bahá’í Bookshop, and Bahá'í writings and prayers on the Bahá'í Prayers App.

Prayer Book in Tongan language available for purchase
Apr 4 2025

Apr 4 Prayer Book in Tongan language available for purchase

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Writings and Guidance, Featured Books

A newly designed edition of a Tongan prayer book is now available to purchase. The prayers can also be downloaded on a Bahá’í Prayers app.

Naw-Rúz greetings from the Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations
Mar 28 2025

Mar 28 Naw-Rúz greetings from the Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories

On the occasion of Naw-Rúz, the Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations have sent a loving letter of greetings to the Bahá’í community in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Supreme Body's message on family life and marriage
Mar 28 2025

Mar 28 Supreme Body's message on family life and marriage

Bahá'í Aotearoa
House of Justice

On 19 March 2025, the Universal House of Justice released a message to the Bahá’ís of the World, highlighting the profound implications of Bahá’í conceptions of family life for releasing the society-building power of the Faith.

Loving Naw-Rúz Message to the believers in Iran
Mar 28 2025

Mar 28 Loving Naw-Rúz Message to the believers in Iran

Bahá'í Aotearoa
House of Justice

The Universal House of Justice has sent a Naw-Rúz message to the Bahá'ís of Iran. It is available here in both Persian and English.

Video message from the National Spiritual Assembly
Mar 21 2025

Mar 21 Video message from the National Spiritual Assembly

Bahá'í Aotearoa
National Assembly

An important update about the Fund was shared in a video message from the National Spiritual Assembly during Ayyám-i-Há.

Sub-regional gatherings for Local Spiritual Assemblies
Mar 21 2025

Mar 21 Sub-regional gatherings for Local Spiritual Assemblies

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories

The North Island Bahá'í Council shares insights from a sub-regional gathering for Local Spiritual Assemblies. This was the first in a series aiming to provide Local Assemblies with a space to learn with other institutions that are on a similar path.

Reflections and inspiration for the Bahá’í Fast
Mar 7 2025

Mar 7 Reflections and inspiration for the Bahá’í Fast

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Writings and Guidance

A selection of uplifting reflections to inspire and strengthen hearts during the sacred fasting period.

Delegates and dates for National Convention 182 B.E.
Mar 1 2025

Mar 1 Delegates and dates for National Convention 182 B.E.

Bahá'í Aotearoa
National Assembly

The National Assembly announces the National Convention for 182 B.E. and the names of all elected delegates who will participate in the institution of Convention.

The Bahá’í World: Volume XXXV (2006–2021)
Mar 1 2025

Mar 1 The Bahá’í World: Volume XXXV (2006–2021)

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories, Featured Books

The Bahá’í World: Volume 35, showcases the global Bahá’í community’s progress from 2006 to 2021, and is now available for purchase from the New Zealand Bahá’í Bookshop.

Ḥuqúqu’lláh: A spiritual privilege
Feb 21 2025

Feb 21 Ḥuqúqu’lláh: A spiritual privilege

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Ḥuqúqu’lláh

The Ḥuqúqu’lláh Board for Polynesia and the National Assembly wish to connect hearts to this Mighty Law. The Board offers guidance, study, and support to the friends in New Zealand.

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