The Supreme Institution has decided that the advancements in Auckland and the large number of friends warrant the introduction of two-stage elections for its Local Spiritual Assembly.
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Stimulating summer school set to start Sunday
All you need to know for making the most of this year’s innovative summer school experience.
Canterbury cluster attains the third milestone
Canterbury is the first cluster in the region and only the second in the country to make this significant transition.
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.
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.
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.
Seeking heavenly aid for herculean effort
The National Spiritual Assembly calls for a national prayer campaign for the month of Kamál.
Annual Report describes a community united in action
This article offers a précis of the National Spiritual Assembly’s Annual Report for 176 B.E., which is available to the friends on request.
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 greetings, guidance and inspiration
The National Spiritual Assembly shares encouragement and information, including news of inspiring summer school talks just released on video.
Processes affected by ‘lockdown’ rules
Here is information on changes that have had to be introduced — affecting Ridván elections, Annual Meetings, enrolments, weddings, and funerals.
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.
Aotearoa's gift for 2021
… there are very concrete actions that need to be taken if New Zealand’s contribution to a triumphant end to the Five Year Plan at Ridván 2021 is to be significant.
Prayers for Australians facing bushfire crisis
A message was sent to the National Spiritual Assembly of Australia assuring them of prayers for the Australian people during this difficult time. They have responded “with humility and thanksgiving”.
Collective effort at Summer Schools
The National Spiritual Assembly expresses its thanks to all those who contributed to the success of the recent summer schools.
Upsurge of generosity needed for the National Fund
An outpouring of fresh donations to the National Fund is needed from the generous-hearted friends between now and the end of the financial year on 31 March to ensure we end the year on a strong financial footing.
Summer schools raise awareness of the path to peace
In this message to summer school participants, the National Spiritual Assembly highlighted principles related to the theme of this year’s schools: “Towards an ever advancing civilisation”.