The Supreme Institution has granted permission for two of its members to retire from serving on the House of Justice at Riḍván 2023.
Regional Bahá'í Council members for 2022-2023 term
Announcing the membership of the Regional Bahá’í Councils for this term, the National Spiritual Assembly encourages the friends “to joyfully and wholeheartedly collaborate with the Councils in our collective efforts to extend the embrace of the Faith”.
Birth of Baháʼu'lláh 179 B.E.
The Birth of Baháʼu'lláh is celebrated this year from sunset Wednesday 26 October to sunset Thursday 27 October. “The Birthday Festival is come, and He Who is the Beauty of God, the All-Powerful, the All-Compelling, the All-Loving, hath ascended His throne.”
Birth of the Báb 179 B.E.
Baháʼu'lláh revealed this Tablet in honour of the Birth of the Báb, this year being celebrated from sunset Tuesday 25 October to sunset Wednesday 26 October.
Film and panel discussion on the persecution of the Bahá'ís in Iran
An event held at Victoria University of Wellington attracted government officials and highlighted the escalating repression of the believers in Iran through a documentary film and panel discussion.
Programme Manager needed for Race Unity Initiatives
The Office of Public Affairs will have funding to employ a full time programme manager to help deliver and further evolve the Speech Awards and Hui. This position needs to be filled with urgency.
2022 Bahá’í Summer School
This year’s Bahá’í Summer School will again be organised at the local level - drawing on the experience of the conferences.
Registration opens for ISGP seminars in February 2023
The next offering of the ISGP seminars for university students will be held from 4 to 14 February 2023 at the Waihi Academy.
Week of Prayer for World Peace
Religious communities and interfaith groups throughout New Zealand are encouraged to celebrate the Week of Prayer for World Peace both in their own observances and together with people of different faiths.
Reflections on the Passing of a Monarch
Reflections on the significance of a monarch following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Pioneer call for the Nine Year Plan
The Universal House of Justice has made a call for pioneers for the Nine Year Plan addressing both international and homefront pioneering. In response, a Pioneering Task Force has been appointed to identify, orient, and deploy pioneers.
Others' in Their Own Land - Film Screening and Panel Discussion
A special film screening of the documentary 'Others' in Their Own Land is taking place in Wellington on 29 September, with a panel discussion of Iranian human rights advocates. The Office of Public Affairs urges the friends to attend and invite contacts who work or live in the Wellington region.
To the sore-tried and faithful followers in the Cradle of the Faith
The Universal House of Justice has sent a magnificent message of comfort and confirmation to the believers in Iran, in which it condemns the “the unrelenting injustice and cruelty” being endured by the friends and extols their noble response.
Reflections on World Conferences in Aotearoa
The Regional Bahá’í Councils reflect on the recent conferences and urge the friends to carry forward the learning and newly strengthened capacities in an ongoing pattern of community-building.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Construction project progresses after cleaning
Read the latest report of progress on the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá following the fire caused by an accident in early April.
“Baha’i World” article examines the pursuit of social justice
The latest article in the Bahá'í World online, by Professor Michael Karlberg, focuses on the theme of social justice.
Intensity of persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran increases
A serious escalation of persecution in Iran requires us all to pray ardently for the safety and well-being of these dear friends, and take full advantage of the freedoms we have here in Aotearoa to arise and share the teachings of the Faith in honour of the sacrifices of our Iranian brethren.
Wellington Winter Initiative and Whānau Festival
A purposeful follow-up to the conferences with a winter initiative and whānau festival in Wellington cluster has built capacities for meaningful and uplifting conversations and for creating relationships in a neighbourhood.
Vibrant 'Winter Initiatives' in Hawke’s Bay and Waikato
Read how two communities, Hawke’s Bay and Waikato, have continued the momentum of the world conferences through Winter Initiatives.
New Releases available from NZ Bahá’í Bookshop
There’s wisdom, delight and inspiration in this latest selection of books available from the Bahá’í Distribution Service.