Announcement of membership and officers of the National Spiritual Assembly.
2019 Riḍván Message
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.
Riḍván Festival: The Most Great Festival, The King of Festivals
The First day of Riḍván refers to Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in a garden outside the city of Baghdád, subsequently referred to as the Garden of Riḍván. This event…in April 1863, signalized the commencement of the period during which Bahá’u’lláh declared His Mission to His companions.
Register Now: “He Raranga Hou - National Bahá’í Teaching Conference"
Register for the National Bahá'í Teaching Conference from 24 to 26 May 2019.
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.
Race Unity Hui and Speech Awards
The annual Race Unity Speech Awards were initiated by the New Zealand Bahá’í Community in 2001 in support of Race Relations Day (21 March). The speech topic this year is “Speaking for Justice, Working for Unity”. At the national level, a Race Unity Hui is being run in conjunction with the National Finals of the Speech Awards on 11 May 2019 in Auckland.
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.
New member for Regional Bahá'í Council
The National Spiritual Assembly is pleased to announce a new appointment to the North Island Regional Bahá'í Council.
BWNS: Following tragedy, New Zealand’s Bahá’ís work for unity, healing
In the weeks after a deadly terror attack, the people of New Zealand, still in mourning and shock, are responding with a newfound resolve and dedication to eradicate prejudice and hatred from their society.
Compilation on prayer and devotional life
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.
Opportunities to serve at the Bahá’í World Centre
As the vital work of the Cause unfolds in every part of the world, the effective functioning of the Bahá’í World Centre is supported by a flow of believers from a diversity of countries and occupations who arise selflessly to offer a period of service, of varying length, in the Holy Land.
“He Raranga Hou - National Bahá’í Teaching Conference" 24-26 May 2019
He Raranga Hou translates literally as "a weaving anew”. The conference will give impetus to more individuals weaving a “spiritual, dynamic, [and] transformative” pattern of life.
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.
Service Opportunity at National Office
The National Spiritual Assembly is inviting expressions of interest from members of the Bahá’í community for service opportunities in the National Secretariat at the New Zealand Bahá’í National Office in Newmarket, Auckland.
Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) - 2018 seminars
The 2018 seminar—held from 8 to 18 December at the Waihi Academy—was the seventh time the seminars have been offered in New Zealand. A group of 42 young adults from around the country came together, and all four years of the programme were offered for the third year in a row.
Seeing in each person... a potential protagonist
Over the past year the friends in Invercargill have been focused on strengthening the process of expansion and consolidation that was stimulated by the bicentenary celebrations of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh in 2017.
Efforts to expand the nucleus of friends in the Wesley neighbourhood
One of many examples where young people are dedicating their time and energy in reaching out in friendship to others.
Bahá’í Wall Calendar (176 B.E.)
Each page of this 15 month wall calendar contains a vivid photograph taken by Bahá’í photographers living in or visiting places all over the world.
Bahá'í Readings for Children
Bahá'í Readings for Children is a beautifully-illustrated board book for children containing selections from the Words of Bahá’ulláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.