The message of the National Spiritual Assembly to unit conventions around Aotearoa offers food for thought for all friends.
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National Treasurer accepts exciting new international role
Marc Rivers, National Treasurer, will soon take up a significant role with the International Committee of the Red Cross and leaves Aotearoa in the near future.
Observing Bahá’í Holy Days - letters for students and employees
To honour nine special Holy Days, Bahá’ís suspend work and study. Letters are provided to help with requests for time off from work or from attendance at educational institutions.
Announcement of Regional Bahá'í Council members
New Zealand’s Regional Bahá'í Councils for Te-Ika-a-Māui (North Island) and Te Waipounamu (South Island) have been appointed for their new one-year term.
Date set for unit conventions in 2024
The 2024 unit conventions will take place on Sunday 11 February 2024. It is an opportunity for the devoted followers of Bahá’u’lláh to play a key role in building the Bahá'í Administrative Order.
Mr Stephen Hall to present at NZ Bahá’í Summer School 2023
This year’s New Zealand Bahá’i Summer Schools will be graced by the contribution of a recently retired Universal House of Justice member.
Bahá'í Summer Schools Announced
The upcoming Bahá'í Summer Schools offer an opportunity to recharge spirits, strengthen bonds of friendship, and rededicate ourselves to the service of humanity.
Reflecting on the Bahá'í approach to partisan politics
As the tempo of general election campaigning increases, we may find ourselves in circumstances of highly polarised discourse, and caution must be exercised.
Progress gladdens hearts of House of Justice
As the friends in New Zealand arise, with unrestrained fervour, to release the society-building power of the Faith in ever-greater measures, the Supreme Institution will supplicate in the Holy Shrines on your behalf.
Annual Report: ‘Bound for a new horizon’
The national annual report for 179 BE is available to all believers. Launched with a strong impetus from 44 World Conferences throughout Aotearoa early in that year, New Zealand’s Nine Year Plan endeavours started vigorously, imbued with the outward-looking spirit that made the conferences so successful.
Post-Convention greetings from Counsellor Latai ‘Atoa
Following the recent National Convention, Counsellor Latai ‘Atoa wrote: “I have enjoyed every minute of the three days of rich consultation… ”
Te Whare Akoranga provides a place for potential to bloom
The establishment of Te Whare Akoranga Bahá’í clearly demonstrates the capacity of the Bahá’í community of Aotearoa to make a collective effort for the progress of the Faith.
Results of the election of the National Spiritual Assembly
“From a joyful National Convention in the newly rebuilt centre on the Faith's historic Hyde Dunn property, the National Spiritual Assembly conveys its heartfelt loving greetings to you all. We take the opportunity to share the results of the recent election of the National Spiritual Assembly for 180 B.E.”
Opportunity to devote skills to service to the Faith
The National Spiritual Assembly is seeking a devoted individual to give administrative assistance in the National Secretariat.
Opportunity to serve in the National Secretariat
The National Spiritual Assembly is inviting expressions of interest from members of the Bahá’í community for service in the National Secretariat at the New Zealand Bahá’í National Office.
Taking part in the sacred election process
A deep awareness of the spiritual import of the electoral process must lead to better participation rates and enhance the friends’ relationship with the elected institutions.
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.
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.
2023 unit conventions — an exciting privilege!
For the voter, unit conventions provide a significant opportunity to partake in the development of the Bahá’í Administrative Order as a refuge for humankind.
Summer school resources now available
A fuller preview of this year’s programme is now available on the summer school website.