An exhibition of Dame Robin White’s art at Te Papa has thrown a spotlight on her passion for learning, anchored in her faith as a Bahá’í.
Greetings from the Board of Deputy Trustees of Huqúqu’lláh
The Board of Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Polynesia shares inspiration and information, including the announcement of an online study series, “12 Lessons on Ḥuqúqu’lláh”.
Reflecting on past progress and future endeavours
Last year we entered the third epoch of the Master’s Divine Plan. These reflections sketch out some of the implications for our work as a community in years to come.
World Conferences have lit up the way ahead
The series of World Conferences in Aotearoa has blessed the community with signs of new capacity and vitality. A special online conference on 2 July will be the last — a Zoom link is provided in this article.
Date of online conference confirmed
Those who have not been able to attend a World Conference in person will have the opportunity to partake in the programme on the afternoon of Saturday 2 July.
Slideshow lets us relive some of our wonderful World Conferences
The spiritual energies generated by this country’s world conferences is palpable in this video slideshow.
Conferences continue shedding the light of unity
Through engagement in exploration, conversation, arts and fellowship, conference participants discover new levels of unity, as these glimpses show.
Contributions to race relations win recognition from the Crown
Mrs Bev Watson was invested with the New Zealand Order of Merit on 28 May 2022, for services associated with her work for the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs over many years.
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh 2022
Sunday 29 May at 3:00 am will be 130 years since the Blessed Beauty departed from His earthly life. Many communities are planning online commemoration services for the early hours of Sunday in Remembrance of this moment.
Conferences strengthen relationships and build hope for the future
Participants describe conferences in terms such as “spiritually charged”, “happy”, “a great mix of discussion and creativity”, and “not to be forgotten”.
Declaration of the Báb: ‘Let your hearts be filled with joy’
“Let your hearts be filled with joy, for the time of remoteness hath passed, and the spirit of certitude hath appeared, and the countenance of the celestial Youth hath beamed forth …”
Hawke’s Bay cluster reaches third milestone of growth
“We yield thanks to the Blessed Beauty that our collective endeavours for the next nine years have been launched with so auspicious a start,” writes the North Island Regional Bahá’í Council.
Conferences bear fruit in understanding and action
The themes of the “world conferences” are striking a chord with souls all over the country.
Six conferences begin the "wave" for Aotearoa
The joyful, creative, energising and unifying activities of New Zealand’s first six conferences are a taste of more to follow.
Conference t-shirts and tote bags
Calling especially those involved in organising “world conferences”, here is information about discounts for bulk orders for conference merchandise.
Video gives an update on Centre for Learning project
The long-awaited national Centre for Learning is headed for completion by mid 2022, as described in this video presentation that was prepared for National Convention.
Service opportunities with North Island Regional Bahá’í Council
The North Island Bahá’í Council is inviting expressions of interest from members of the Bahá’í community for three part-time service opportunities in its developing Regional Office.
12th and Final Day of the Festival of Riḍván
From sunset on Sunday 1 May, to sunset on Monday 2 May, a holy day on which Bahá’u’lláh enjoined His followers to refrain from work will be celebrated - the third holy day of the Festival of Riḍván.
Ninth Day of Riḍván
The Festival of Riḍván celebrates the Day of Supreme Felicity because with Bahá’u’lláh’s Great Announcement, God shed the splendour of His most excellent Names upon all who are in heaven and all who are on earth.
Vibrant, united and purposeful National Convention
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.