As the Bahá’í world embarks on the second phase of the Nine-Year Plan, the National Spiritual Assembly has written to the believers of Aotearoa, inviting reflection on the learning and achievements of recent years and encouraging renewed action for the future.
The 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards brought together inspiring young voices from across the country to explore how racial prejudice can be overcome and unity strengthened. Read about the national finals, view photos from the event, and watch the winning speech here.
Significant progress continues to be made on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, with several of the project's most intricate stages now underway simultaneously. Watch a video of the progress.
Discover the inspiring lives of three Hands of the Cause of God. Through their devotion, sacrifice, and service, these remarkable souls continue to offer lessons and encouragement for Bahá’ís today.
The sacred Holy Day of the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh will be observed from sunset on Thursday 28 May to sunset on Friday 29 May 2026.
Auckland Assembly recently hosted a centenary celebration which brought together hundreds of guests to honour and reflect on a century of contribution to the life of the city.
The Bahá’í International Community has released a recent report highlighting the continued persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran, while appealing for justice. Read the article here.
Bahá’ís around the world commemorate the Declaration of the Báb from sunset on Saturday 23 May to sunset on Sunday 24 May 2026, marking the moment the Báb first declared His mission in Shiraz in 1844.
The design for Cameroon’s first local Bahá’í House of Worship has been unveiled in Batouri. Read highlights from the Bahá’í World News Service article and watch a video capturing the spirit of the occasion.
Priscilla Tarrant’s recent return to China offers a heartfelt reflection on friendship; and an orientation gathering in Adelaide in June invites friends to explore new pathways of service and connection in this land.
The final instalment in this Social Action Seminar series explores case studies highlighting initiatives that are contributing to patterns of service and collective wellbeing across Aotearoa.
The design for Nepal’s first local Bahá’í House of Worship has been unveiled. Read highlights from the Bahá’í World News Service article here.
Part 5 of this series explores two exciting grassroots initiatives in Paraparaumu and Palmerston North that have emerged through years of community-building efforts.
A letter from the Universal House of Justice shares the joyful news of the formation of the National Spiritual Assembly of Bhutan and the re-establishment of Guinea-Bissau this Riḍván.
Delegates from across Aotearoa gathered at Te Whare Akoranga Bahá’í for the 70th National Convention—electing the National Spiritual Assembly for 183 B.E. and marking a weekend of reflection, consultation, and forward vision at the midpoint of the Nine Year Plan.
A joyful milestone for the Bahá’í community in Aotearoa, the first Local Spiritual Assembly of Ruapehu District was formed on the First Day of Ridván, marking a significant step forward for the friends of this locality.
A recent Institutional meeting in Sydney brought together friends from three countries to reflect on progress so far and consider the path forward in the Nine Year Plan.
This article explores initiatives emerging in suburbs of Wellington, including a community orchard and a vibrant devotional space.
Ridván will be observed from 21 April to 2 May 2026, including the three Holy Days on which work is suspended: 21 April (First Day of Ridván), 29 April (Ninth Day), and 2 May (Twelfth Day).
We draw your attention to the Bahá’í Reference Library — the most trusted online repository of the Bahá’í Writings, texts, and messages of the Universal House of Justice. The Ridván message will appear here once it is sunset in Haifa on 20 April.
