The 20th anniversary of the martyrdom of Hedi Moani was held on Saturday 13 October 2018, and was attended by over 120 people. A letter from the National Spiritual Assembly was read during the programme.
All in National Assembly
Acknowledgement of translation work for Ētahi Karakia Bahá’í
A gathering was held to thank Dr Tom Roa, his “team” and whanau for the work that has gone into the translation of prayers of the Central Figures of the Faith, compiled into New Zealand’s first substantive Bahá’í prayer book in te reo Māori, Ētahi Karakia Bahá’í.
National Institutional Meeting
The National Institutional Meeting was held to help the National Assembly “grasp more fully what was taking place at the grassroots of the community and to determine how they could encourage and refine the unfolding process of expansion and consolidation”.
From the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Aotearoa
This is the second of two letters containing information and encouragement aimed at ensuring that the community of the Greatest Name is in the best possible position to befittingly celebrate the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb in October 2019 and to win the goals of the Five Year Plan.
From the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Aotearoa
This letter is the first of two letters from the National Assembly aimed at ensuring that the community of the Greatest Name is in the best possible position to befittingly celebrate the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb in October 2019 and to win the goals of the Five Year Plan.
Participation in ISGP Seminars
The National Spiritual Assembly is eager to see that every Bahá’í university student is encouraged to participate in the seminars to be held in Waihi (8-18 December) by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP).
Preparations for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb
The National Spiritual Assembly highlights significant letters and resources In preparation for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb that will be celebrated on 29-30 October 2019.
Areas of Focus
The National Spiritual Assembly has three main areas of focus for the third year of the current Five Year Plan (175-176 B.E.).
New liaison Counsellor for New Zealand
Ms Tessa Scrine has been assigned as the liaison Counsellor for New Zealand and will be collaborating directly with the National Spiritual Assembly of New Zealand and the Regional Baha’i Councils for North and South Islands.