Two new releases from the Bahá’í World Centre add to the depth of resources available for reflecting on the life and wisdom of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in this centenary year.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: First columns of main edifice raised
A further progress report on the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá shows the project persistently advancing towards completion.
Online site offers diverse collection of talks
Those who enjoy listening to talks on Bahá’í themes — including talks given at several summer schools — will find a fascinating collection on the “Deepening Talks NZ” website.
Annual Report reviews a striking period of change
The Annual Report for 177 B.E. offers a sense of recent achievements as the triumphal conclusion of years of exertions, and of the rich possibilities that the next series of Plans portend.
Wairarapa cluster passes the second milestone of growth
Wairarapa’s passage past the second milestone is sure to be the first of many victories in the North Island during this year of special potency.
Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
A selection of featured books from the Bahá’í Distribution Service focusing on Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
First ever two-stage election happens triumphantly
For the first time in this part of the world, a Local Spiritual Assembly was elected in two stages. This historic milestone was undertaken with dignity and joy.
South Island has two brand new Local Spiritual Assemblies
Two South Island communities forge ahead, leading to the establishment of new Local Spiritual Assemblies.
News from Convention
In an atmosphere of loving unity, with hearts ablaze with a sense of mission, and with joyful and productive engagement, the 64th National Convention of Aotearoa New Zealand took place over the three-day 2021 ANZAC weekend.
Tablet of Ridván
At this Ridván period - the “King of Festivals”, the “Festival of God” - we share with you a Tablet revealed by Bahá’u’lláh for this time of “Supreme Felicity”, and wish you all a joyous Ridván.
Sacred House of ‘Abbúd has been restored and strengthened
“That haven of immeasurable sanctity and immensely significant history for all peoples, the House of ‘Abbúd … has now been restored to a standard that aims at preserving the building in a befitting condition for centuries to come.”
Young adults invited to ISGP seminar in Australia
Graduates and young professionals are invited to reflect on “discourse and transformation” at Yerrinbool, near Sydney, this summer in the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity graduate seminar.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Completion of floor slab for main edifice marks major milestone
Baha’i World News Service brings us up to date in a pictorial report of latest developments in construction work for the Shrine.
Online space offers opportunity to study Books 7 and 8
The Regional Institute Board for the North Island is offering a “fitting way to honour the Beloved Master and Centre of the Covenant and deepen our love and understanding of what He achieved and set in motion.”
Inspiring Naw-Rúz message to the friends in the cradle of the Faith
A message of the Supreme Institution “To the friends of God in the sacred land of Iran” extolling the “devoted undertakings of the community of the valiant followers of the Ancient Beauty…”
National Convention will be adapted for pandemic safety
This year’s National Convention (assuming it is able to go ahead) will not be open to the generality of believers.
New translations of prayers issued at an auspicious time
A letter on behalf of the Universal House of Justice announces: "These new translations have been prepared by the Research Department at the request of the House of Justice to mark the forthcoming commemoration of the centenary of the Master’s passing."
The countdown begins — a month from today history will be made
On 11 April the process will begin for New Zealand’s first two-stage election of a Local Spiritual Assembly, when Auckland community holds nine electoral unit gatherings to elect delegates who will go on to elect the Local Spiritual Assembly of Auckland.
Eastern Bay of Plenty passes the second milestone of growth
Within three cycles of starting a programme of growth, Eastern Bay of Plenty reached the second milestone - that of having an intensive programme of growth.
Universal House of Justice: the central pivot of the people of Bahá
New compilation of guidance about this majestic and mighty edifice: “It is particularly befitting that the release of this compilation comes shortly before the one hundredth anniversary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and of the inauguration of the Administrative Order.”