A vital element in the preparation for each bicentenary activity, is how you will draw on the power of expression to share something about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, the Message They shared, and the community-building activities underway.
All in National Assembly
Nationwide prayer campaign
Friends are urged to offer at least one of the Báb’s prayers each day, that this country might soar to the greatest possible heights of achievement in our efforts to befittingly honour the Báb through advancing the Cause of God.
Video message identifies key concepts for bicentenary plans
The National Spiritual Assembly highlights three key concepts — befittingly honouring the Báb, involving “the widest possible cross-section of society” in meaningful conversations, and inviting “a growing number of people to be involved in the process of community building”.
Managing our time on wings of joy
By seeing the complementary nature of different dimensions of life, such as school study and involvement in the institute process, we can live coherent lives and resolve apparent dilemmas with our time management.
In appreciation of pioneers past, present — and future
Throughout the years many friends have settled in New Zealand as pioneers. Today, many friends are arising to fulfil goals of homefront pioneering. The National Spiritual Assembly shares its gratitude to all these friends, encourages others to consider this area of service, and offers a compilation of guidance as a resource for study.
What gift can each of us offer the Báb?
“Between now and this festival spanning 29 and 30 October, the most befitting gift each of us can offer the Blessed Báb is widening the circle of those who will want to celebrate with us the greatness of this Day.” The National Assembly shares its loving encouragement in a letter and video message.
Areas of focus for this year
The National Spiritual Assembly has three main areas of focus for the fourth year of the current Five Year Plan (176 B.E.)
Election season reminds us to promote unity
Why Bahá’ís stand by the principle of non-involvement in partisan politics.
'Dawn of the Light' film coming soon
Commissioned by the Universal House of Justice, this film will enhance our bicentenary efforts.
Summons to achieve new levels of focus and intensity
Every devotional gathering established is a “much-needed response to humanity’s growing estrangement from the Source of hope and bounty” that kindles the flame of love in the heart.
Regional Councils achieve aims of Teaching Conference
He Raranga Hou - National Bahá'í Teaching Conference, held in Christchurch and Auckland simultaneously over the weekend of 24-26 May 2019 met the expectations of the National Spiritual Assembly. The two Regional Bahá'í Councils and all helpers are warmly thanked for their dedicated efforts towards achieving this outcome.
National Assembly Message to National Teaching Conference - North and South
The National Assembly is confident that by each individual’s wholehearted efforts, however humble, in the community-building process in our country, we will witness, day by day, a greater contrast between this emerging pattern of community life and the decaying social order around us.
Meeting with members of the Regional Board of Trustees of Huqúqu’lláh for Polynesia
Members of Board of Trustees of Huqúqu’lláh, the Counsellor and National Spiritual Assembly consult together about the mighty law of Huqúqu'lláh.
Result of Election of the National Spiritual Assembly 176 B.E.
Announcement of membership and officers of the National Spiritual Assembly.
Australian National Spiritual Assembly in solidarity
The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Australia has sent a loving letter to its sister Assembly to convey its deep solidarity and earnest prayers at this time in the lives of our two nations following the Christchurch tragedy.
Facilitators preparing for the National Bahá’í Teaching Conference
Facilitators are preparing for the National Bahá’í Teaching Conference - how are you preparing for the conference?
The Bahá'í Development Fund
Following the establishment of the Bahá'í International Development Organisation at the Bahá'í World Centre, the National Assembly wrote to the Universal House of Justice to convey its profound gratitude and joy.
Unit Conventions and the responsibilities of delegates
On 10 February 2019, over 389 individuals gathered in 14 locations to participate in unit conventions.
At these conventions, the Bahá’ís vote by secret ballot for delegates who are duly responsible to elect the nine persons to serve on the National Spiritual Assembly for the term of one administrative year.
In dark times - being a beacon of hope through words and actions
As the New Zealand nation goes through a period of reflection and soul searching, myriad opportunities are opened before the friends to cast the light of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation ever wider.
Prayer Campaign
The National Assembly and Regional Councils have decided to extend the summer prayer campaign to Ridván, and we eagerly seek your continued offerings of prayer for meeting the goals of the Plan.