Under the current heightened pandemic alert level, the New Zealand Bahá’í community demonstrates a resolute sense of purpose.
Announcement regarding property developments
Development of an education facility that has been years in the planning is now underway at the Faith’s property in Henderson Valley, and an adjoining property has also been purchased.
Summer school promises a lively learning experience
This year’s summer school will once again happen in decentralised gatherings, supported by pre-recorded presentations and other nationally-developed resources.
Playing our part to befittingly honour ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
The National Spiritual Assembly sets out goals, spiritual aspirations and resources for the One Year Plan and the centenary of the Master’s passing.
Momentous centenary year promises to open new doors
Two letters, one from the Universal House of Justice, and one from the National Assembly, focus on the gifts we can offer in these historic moments relating to the centenary commemorations for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the close of the first century of the Formative Age of the Faith.
International Board of Trustees of Huqúqu’lláh appoints Regional Board
Regional Board of Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Polynesia commenced its five-year term on 1 December 2020
Membership of Regional Bahá’í Councils announced
New Zealand’s Regional Bahá'í Councils for Te-Ika-a-Māui (North Island) and Te Waipounamu (South Island) are appointed for their new one-year term.
Appointment of Counsellors for next five-year term
The Supreme Body has announced the names of the 90 friends who will take up appointment as Continental Counsellors in the new five-year term beginning on 25 November 2020.
Compilation on standing strong in a disordered world
The friends are encouraged to draw inspiration and insight from a new compilation being circulated by the Institution of the Counsellors.
A gifted man who gave decades of outstanding service
“Resolute, ingenious, and blessed with piercing insight, he will be immensely missed”, writes the Universal House of Justice, mourning the passing of Douglas Martin.
Supreme body mourns passing of ‘our dearly loved brother’
“Always insightful, always discerning, always attuned to spiritual reality, this man of exceptional vision lived a life shaped by the harmony between scientific truth and true religion.”
Summer school goes online this year
Aotearoa will have an online summer school this year instead of the usual two summer schools. The friends are warmly invited to help make the new format an outstanding success.
New compilation gives greater insight into social action
“It is the hope of the House of Justice that this new compilation will enhance the friends’ understanding of the distinctive Bahá’í approach to this important field of endeavour.”
National Assembly officers elected
Officers of the National Spiritual Assembly were elected at the first meeting of the National Assembly.
Members of the National Spiritual Assembly for 177 B.E.
Results are announced here of the election of the National Spiritual Assembly for 177 B.E., and the National Assembly requests the prayers of the friends as it enters its new term of service.
Ridván message: ‘we are supremely confident in your fortitude’
The Universal House of Justice writes to the Baha’is of the world: “The comfort we take at seeing the resilience of the Bahá’í world manifest itself in action is tempered by our sadness at the consequences of the pandemic for humanity.”
Ridván greetings, guidance and inspiration
The National Spiritual Assembly shares encouragement and information, including news of inspiring summer school talks just released on video.
Extraordinary measures for extraordinary times
Practical and spiritual measures to be implemented as we face unprecedented times.
Bringing material and spiritual into harmony
Living a coherent life means one’s spiritual and material existence are in harmony - how does this relate to giving to the Fund?
Health crisis requires calm, prudent and kind response
As a community, how should we respond to the coronavirus crisis? A sound perspective comes from the National Spiritual Assembly of the United Kingdom in a recent letter to the believers in that country.