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National Convention 2023: list of delegates
An announcement of the National Convention delegates elected at the recent unit conventions.
Disaster relief and contributing to social transformation
In times of emergency, mutual support in local networks, often developed through community-building efforts, can play a pivotal role in disaster relief..
Theme for unit conventions: ‘society-building’
Addressing the friends at the recent unit conventions, the National Spiritual Assembly recommended themes for consultation, focused on releasing the society-building power of the Faith.
Students can make important contributions
Tertiary study years offer prime time for taking initiative and getting involved in activities for the betterment of the world.
Video message from the National Spiritual Assembly
A video message to all believers from the National Spiritual Assembly was released for the Feast of Mulk/Dominion/Mana Ariki.
Newly released: ‘The Crisis of Identity’ and other essays
The Bahá’í World publication has released three new articles exploring reconciliation, identity and modernity.
Summer schools uplifted spirits and raised understanding
Reports and photographs have come in from vibrant summer school gatherings around the country.
New Year Honour for world-leading eye surgeon
This year’s New Year Honours list included Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer, a member of the Bahá’í community distinguished for her contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Work begins on ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre
Work has now begun on the ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre, which will welcome pilgrims and visitors to the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the Riḍván Garden.
Arts Foundation honours Dame Robin White as ‘Icon’
Insights emanating from her work as an artist have caused this dear friend to be recognised in distinguished company.
Return to Rāwhitiroa Marae attracts blessings
Relationships with tangata whenua were further strengthened during a Holy Day event and noho marae in Waipa.
Tairawhiti climbs past the second milestone
Tairawhiti (comprising Gisborne and Wairoa localities) reaches the second milestone in the cluster’s trajectory of progress.
Unit conventions in Auckland take a new configuration
A change in unit convention arrangements will divide Auckland into a number of units instead of being treated as a single large unit.
Regional Councils gathering generates fresh energy
Energy, joy and constructive consultation bloomed in this year’s gathering of Regional Councils, National Assembly and our esteemed Counsellor.
Summer school offers a rich programme of learning
‘Paving the path to human upliftment’ is the theme of this year’s summer schools - opportunities for learning together about the transformative power of the Faith.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Base layer of west berm nearing completion
Construction work continues on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, with the concrete base layer of the west berm nearly done.
Two members of the Universal House of Justice will retire
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”.
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.