Beckoning us with an opportunity to multiply our powers in the field of action is the “Golden Summer” campaign organised by the Regional Bahá’í Council for the North Island.
Preparations underway for events in the Holy Land
As previously announced by the Supreme Institution, the Bahá’í World Centre will host two historic gatherings in late 2021 and early 2022. This article shares further details.
Unit Convention: Carrying out a sacred task
Participating in the election of delegates to the National Convention demonstrates commitment to keeping the flame of the Bahá’í Administration burning bright.
A summer school with a Kiwi DIY spirit
Contributing to summer school by initiating activities at the local level will generate a flourishing of many gatherings around the country.
Summer school: how it will work and how to prepare
To be a “participant” in this year’s summer school takes on new meaning, for collaboration amongst the friends is essential to making it work. Here’s how!
Supreme Body maps out new heights to ascend
On the blessed Day of the Covenant, the beloved Supreme Institution of our Faith disclosed exciting vistas ahead of us in coming years.
Key details of the forthcoming summer school
An online video offers helpful information about how to prepare for this year’s online summer school.
Significance of Day of the Covenant - this year Wednesday 25 November
Inspirational passages are presented here in anticipation of the Day of the Covenant, which is not a day to suspend work, but a day for reflection on the magnificent contribution to the world of the Master.
Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: May we embody His counsels
Inspirational passages are presented here in anticipation of the commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the early hours of Friday morning at 2:00 a.m. on 27 November 2020 (6 Qawl 177).
Unit convention contributes to building a new world
Unit convention is one of the occasions when Bahá’ís exercise the “high privilege” of voting in the unique elections that Bahá’u’lláh has established.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Structure rises above foundations
Image gallery provides a view into the latest developments in the construction work.
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.
Summer school offers twofold learning experiences
By offering a combination of online and offline experiences, this year’s summer school aims to break new ground as a national event empowering local initiative.
Appointment of Counsellors for next five-year term
The Supreme Body has announced the names of the 90 friends who will take up appointment as Continental Counsellors in the new five-year term beginning on 25 November 2020.
Engage in significant service this summer
A campaign is planned for January and February 2021, where individuals and teams will work joyfully together to meet new friends, initiate Ruhi training camps and junior youth camps and support the addition of new core activities in neighbourhoods across the North Island.
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.
Celebrating the Twin Holy Birthdays
Celebrating special days of the second most important festival on the Baháʼí calendar.
Nine-day pilgrimage suspension continues until October 2021.
Pandemic circumstances which led to the suspension of visits to the Holy Land in March this year, continue to create too many uncertainties for nine-day pilgrimages to resume until this time next year.
A gifted man who gave decades of outstanding service
“Resolute, ingenious, and blessed with piercing insight, he will be immensely missed”, writes the Universal House of Justice, mourning the passing of Douglas Martin.