Highly conscious that “the power of the Covenant strengthens our waka”, National Convention joyfully discharged its sacred functions of electing the National Spiritual Assembly and consulting on the work of the Cause.
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Annual Report: A unified community widens its embrace
In a year of challenging circumstances, the National Spiritual Assembly has nothing but deep admiration for the manner in which the institutions, agencies, individuals and community rallied to the needs of the hour.
Initial investigations indicate fire at Shrine construction site an accident
“The distress with which the friends around the world received the news of the fire testifies to the depth of their love for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and their longing for the completion of His Shrine.” - Universal House of Justice
Emerging Shrine a symbol of peace and service to humanity
“Once completed, the Shrine will serve as a place of quiet contemplation for countless visitors from around the world …”
Site lays out a welcome to New Zealand's ‘World Conferences’
The new website for the “world conferences” in Aotearoa provides a vibrant introduction and essential information.
New agency to foster translations into Te Reo Māori
Taumata Rei is a new Māori translation agency of the National Spiritual Assembly of Aotearoa whose task it is to advance the translations of the Teachings and Writings of the Faith into te reo Māori as a precious gift (rei) to our Beloved.
First National Convention of the Nine Year Plan
National Convention 179 B.E. will undoubtedly play a significant part in launching Aotearoa into the Nine Year Plan. This year’s 57 delegates to the Convention, elected at last month’s unit elections around the country, are announced.
‘He Kete Kotahi’ art exhibition in Rotorua
Art exhibitions in Rotorua dedicated to ‘Abdu’l-Baha blazon the oneness of humanity and the beauty and strength of our diversity.
Te Whakarewa o Ngā Tirohanga Whānui
In a unique online gathering, 150 members of institutions met this week to consult on the forthcoming conferences around the country and how to draw in a wide range of the well-wishers of humanity.
Joyful and focused institutional meeting
Sixty friends from Aotearoa participated in an international online gathering to begin preparations for the coming Nine Year Plan. The gathering was characterised by bonds of love, unity of purpose and a sense of consecration by the more than 200 friends from three countries of the Australasian region.
Conferences are adapted to pandemic circumstances
Although the forthcoming series of conferences in Aotearoa will be smaller in size, they will increase in number and will be outward-facing, welcoming occasions of joyful celebration, in a spiritually charged atmosphere.
Examples of arts to enhance conferences
The creative endeavours of friends as shared here are examples of the many and varied expressions of meaningful celebration and uplifting creativity we can expect to experience at the conferences.
Tongan friends demonstrate faith and resilience
In the midst of the consequences of a volcanic eruption, tsunami and Covid-19 outbreak, the friends in Tonga press on courageously, requesting prayers.
Unit elections steam ahead though gatherings are called off
The National Assembly urges all eligible Bahá’ís to participate in unit elections via distance voting, after unit convention gatherings are cancelled for health and safety reasons.
Summer initiative spreads love and friendship
As 2021 came to an end, and with it the conclusion of the centenary of the passing of the Master, dedicated souls put into motion a summer initiative that drew a record number of 160 participants whose service and learning in action are a profound response to the call of 'Abdu’l-Baha.
Dynamic conferences will speed us into the new Plan
“With a sense of joyous anticipation, we are happy to share with you details of the series of conferences that have been planned to take place throughout Aotearoa in response to the call of the Universal House of Justice.”
A simple but mighty act for advancing the Cause
Unit conventions will be held on 5 February. Find out how you can contribute to building “the Bahá’í Administrative Order described by the Guardian “not only as the nucleus but the very pattern of the New World Order”,
Colourful glimpses of joy in learning together
This large collection of photographs captures some of the spirit of summer school around the motu.
Newly released: a wealth of video resources
With so many beautiful videos to watch and be informed and uplifted by, we can all feel a strong sense of connection with the World Centre of our beloved Faith.
A sample of summer school joys and learnings
A note of gratitude to friends who organised and participated in summer school gatherings, and a few impressions from around the country.