The National Teaching Conference, He Raranga Hou, gave its participants a new glimpse into a world-embracing vision and powerful resources to strengthen their efforts locally.
Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) Seminars: Register now for December 2019
Registrations are now open for the seminars being offered by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity to be held from 7 to 17 December 2019 at the Waihi Academy.
New look for the Bahá'í Distribution Service website
Enjoy browsing the new website for the Bahá'í Distribution Service (BDS), also called Bahá'í Bookshop NZ.
School in Zambia invites young women to apply for year of service
If you’re a young woman wanting to do a year of service overseas, Banani School in Zambia may have the opportunity you’re looking for.
Response to message from our National Convention
The Universal House of Justice has expressed confidence that the New Zealand Bahá’í community “is poised to greatly widen the circle of those participating in the community-building process under way.”
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh
Bahá’u’lláh passed away on 29 May, 1892. He designated ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as His successor and Head of the Bahá’í Faith. This choice of a successor is a central provision of what is known as the “Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh,” enabling the Bahá’í community to remain united for all time.
The Bahá’í World publication launches online
The website makes available a selection of thoughtful essays and long-form articles on a range of subjects of interest to the wider public, conveying advancements in Bahá’í thought and action and reflecting the Faith’s purpose in the world.
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.
Declaration of the Báb
On a spring evening in 1844, a conversation took place between two young men that heralded a new era for the human race.
Appointment of International Board of Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh
The International Board has been appointed for a five year term commencing on the 175th anniversary of the declaration of the Báb.
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.
Neighbourhood Pilgrimage
Read how a group of friends from the Manurewa neighbourhood began to plan and prepare for pilgrimage - eventually undertaking pilgrimage together. They are now working towards their goals for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb.
BWNS: Encouraged by Prime Minister Ardern, New Zealand’s youth press to end racism
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.