For nearly two decades, New Zealand’s Baha’is have been promoting a discourse on race unity through an annual process that brings together high school students from across the country.
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Universal House of Justice announces architect for Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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.
Reformation of the Local Spiritual Assembly of Central Hawke's Bay
With great joy we announce that the Central Hawke’s Bay community once again has a Local Spiritual Assembly .
Message from New Zealand Prime Minister for the Race Unity Speech Awards and Hui
Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern: "Following the tragic events in Christchurch, this year's Race Unity Speech Awards and Hui hold even greater significance. We need to think deeply and carefully about our country's rich and precious diversity, and what we need to do to remain an inclusive, multicultural country. ... I wish you all the best for this year's Race Unity Speech Awards and Hui, and I am sure the event will inspire thoughtful, open and positive discussion."
University Graduate Seminar Announcement - 2019
We are happy to announce this year’s offering of the ISGP graduate seminar to be held at the Yerrinbool Bahá’í Centre of Learning in Australia from 25 December 2019 to 5 January 2020. There is no graduate seminar currently offered in New Zealand.
Wellington Race Unity Hui and Speech Awards
The Wellington Race Unity Hui brought together high school students, young professionals, university students and youth representatives of multicultural councils to discuss how we can build race unity in Aotearoa.
Annual Report 175 B.E. available
The Annual Report of the New Zealand Baha’i community for 175 B.E. is now available as an email attachment (pdf) or printed document., and can be requested from the National Office.
Analyse the progress of clusters, read about the experiences of neighborhood teams, and examine the hopes and cares of the National Assembly.
Message from National Convention to the Universal House of Justice
“Aware of the significance of the time in which we live, drawing on the potency of The Word of God and emboldened by the spiritual destiny of our Pacific region, we look ahead with joy and confidence to fulfilling the goals of the Plan and making a worthy contribution to the closing of the first century of the Formative Age.”
Result of Election of the National Spiritual Assembly 176 B.E.
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.