The House of Justice states that the design seeks “to honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s unique position” and “to reflect at once His lofty station and His humility”.

The film follows the personal search for truth and meaning undertaken by eight people from different parts of the world, including New Zealand.

The website bicentenary.bahai.org has begun to share inspiring information about the upcoming Twin Holy Days. One main feature coming soon is the film “Dawn of the Light”, due for release on the site by the end of September.

The Universal House of Justice has expressed confidence that the New Zealand Bahá’í community “is poised to greatly widen the circle of those participating in the community-building process under way.”

The website makes available a selection of thoughtful essays and long-form articles on a range of subjects of interest to the wider public, conveying advancements in Bahá’í thought and action and reflecting the Faith’s purpose in the world.

The International Board has been appointed for a five year term commencing on the 175th anniversary of the declaration of the Báb.

The recent call of the Universal House of Justice for the construction of the permanent Shrine of `Abdu'l-Bahá in Akká has galvanised the Bahá'í world. The selection of the edifice’s architect and the establishment of a fund to support the historic project are made known.

Each year on the first day of Ridván—which generally falls on 20 or 21 April—the Universal House of Justice addresses a letter to the worldwide Bahá’í community, known as the Riḍván message. These letters touch on many subjects, including the growth and vibrancy of the Bahá’í community, its efforts to contribute to the life of society, and the progress of specific projects and plans.

A Compilation of Extracts from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the Letters of Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice, prepared by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice.

This message on World Peace to the Bahá’ís of the World provides analysis, vision and direction, and ensures unity of thought and action as the Bahá’í community learns to translate Bahá’u’lláh’s vision for humanity into reality.

This recent letter was written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual regarding the Bahá’í community’s perspective on religious prejudice and what action it is taking to address the issue in the world.

Remembering ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s call for peace, a century after the conclusion of World War I.

The first five-member Board of the newly established Bahá’í International Development Organisation has been announced. They will function as a consultative body to promote and coordinate the efforts of the worldwide community in social and economic development and will take up their new role on the Day of the Covenant, 26 November 2018.

Letter of the Universal House of Justice dated October 2017 marking the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh in English and te reo Māori.

The English translation of the latest message of the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá'ís of Iran dated 24 October 2018, speaks of the “tenacity, sacrifice, abiding love, and matchless creativity” of individuals and the community “to respond to critical needs and to assist one another.“

The Universal House of Justice writes: “It is with hearts brimming with joy that we greet you on this historic occasion, when the doors of the first Mashriqu’l-Adhkár in Colombia are opened to all.”

The Universal House of Justice responds to the message from the New Zealand National Convention 175 B.E.

The Universal House of Justice has announced the appointment of the Continental Counsellors to fill the vacancies created by the recent appointments to the International Teaching Centre.

The Universal House of Justice writes “The tremendous stimulus given to the work of the Five Year Plan by the celebration of the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh is apparent in all parts of the world. Thoughts are naturally turning to the two hundredth anniversary of the Birth of the Báb and what must be accomplished before this second bicentenary …”.