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At a time of worldwide change, conflict and uncertainty, humanity’s most urgent need is to find a unifying vision. Such a vision unfolds in the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. Bahá’u’lláh teaches that religion is the most powerful force for the transformation of society and individuals.

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Bahá'í Aotearoa
New Zealand Bahá'í Community Newsletter
Artistic connections made between poles of the spiritual axis
Aug 23 2024

Aug 23 Artistic connections made between poles of the spiritual axis

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories

New Zealand artist Dame Robin White's recent residency in Japan has led to a unique artistic collaboration that highlights the deep spiritual and cultural connection between the two nations.

ISGP graduate seminar application window
Aug 16 2024

Aug 16 ISGP graduate seminar application window

Bahá'í Aotearoa
ISGP

Applications are open for one month for the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity graduate seminar, 27 December 2024 to 7 January 2025, Yerrinbool, NSW, Australia.

Auckland concert highlights ongoing persecution
Aug 9 2024

Aug 9 Auckland concert highlights ongoing persecution

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Public Affairs, News and Stories

The Office of Public Affairs hosted Auckland's "Our Story Is One" concert on 6 July. The event highlighted the ongoing persecution of Bahá’í women in Iran through powerful performances and narratives.

Connections nurtured in a group of families
Aug 2 2024

Aug 2 Connections nurtured in a group of families

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories

A group of families in Kamo, Whangarei, is going from strength to strength in fostering connection, transformation, and widening their circle of involvement after starting with simple steps based on their own reality.

Hamilton Assembly engages with Mayor
Aug 2 2024

Aug 2 Hamilton Assembly engages with Mayor

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Public Affairs, News and Stories

The visit of the Mayor and a Council member to the Hamilton Bahá'í Centre highlights how Bahá'í institutions can strengthen ties with local government and acquaint them with community-building endeavours.

Renovations at the Shrine of the Báb
Jul 29 2024

Jul 29 Renovations at the Shrine of the Báb

Bahá'í Aotearoa
House of Justice, Notices

The Shrine of the Báb and its surrounding areas will undergo significant construction and renovation work this summer, reopening by 28 October.

Further reflections on opening of new Temple
Jul 26 2024

Jul 26 Further reflections on opening of new Temple

Bahá'í Aotearoa
National Assembly, News and Stories

Join New Zealand representatives as they share their reflections on the historic inauguration of the National Bahá'í House of Worship in Papua New Guinea.

Building bridges in Brno
Jul 26 2024

Jul 26 Building bridges in Brno

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories

Suzanne Kerr’s account of her last three months in the Czech Republic’s second largest city, Brno, shows that by adopting a pioneering mindset, we can create opportunities to share the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh.

Learning from a third-milestone cluster
Jul 12 2024

Jul 12 Learning from a third-milestone cluster

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories

Clusters that have advanced past the third milestone of development provide support and learning for earlier-stage clusters, as Hawke’s Bay recently did for Wairarapa.

Request for information: Latvian Bahá'í emigrants
Jul 12 2024

Jul 12 Request for information: Latvian Bahá'í emigrants

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Notices

A request for information has come from the Latvian National Spiritual Assembly seeking details about Latvian emigrants who became Bahá'ís, and their contributions in Aotearoa.

Assistants' Conference inspires collective action
Jul 5 2024

Jul 5 Assistants' Conference inspires collective action

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories

Assistants’ Conference — the largest-ever gathering of assistants to the Auxiliary Board from around the country — created a vibrant and joyous two days of consecration to the goals of the Nine Year Plan.

The Martyrdom of the Báb: A Holy Day of reflection
Jun 27 2024

Jun 27 The Martyrdom of the Báb: A Holy Day of reflection

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Writings and Guidance, Featured Books

This year, the Martyrdom of the Báb is observed on Tuesday 9 July, at midday. It is a day on which work, and school should be suspended.

Ḥuqúqu’lláh: A story of joyful giving
Jun 27 2024

Jun 27 Ḥuqúqu’lláh: A story of joyful giving

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Ḥuqúqu’lláh

The law of Huqúqu’lláh, when obeyed with joy and radiance, fosters both individual and collective prosperity. This is highlighted in a quotation from the Supreme Body and the story of a young girl in Tonga.

More inspiring reads at Bahá'í Bookshop
Jun 21 2024

Jun 21 More inspiring reads at Bahá'í Bookshop

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Featured Books

A book of inspiring stories compiled by Gloria Faizi is among those featured in this article and available for purchase. Her book has stood the test of time and provides us with timeless examples of loving sacrifices made for the Bahá'í Fund.

Reflections on opening of new Temple
Jun 14 2024

Jun 14 Reflections on opening of new Temple

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories

Penina Hitti shares her experience of attending the inauguration of the national House of Worship in Port Moresby, offering heartfelt reflections and an insight into this momentous milestone.

Supreme Body's message now available in six languages
Jun 7 2024

Jun 7 Supreme Body's message now available in six languages

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Writings and Guidance, House of Justice, Featured Books

The House of Justice message of 28 November 2023 is now available from the NZ Bahá’í Bookshop in booklet form in six languages: Persian, Samoan, Tongan, Tuvaluan, Chinese and English.

Ḥuqúqu’lláh - important updates
Jun 7 2024

Jun 7 Ḥuqúqu’lláh - important updates

Bahá'í Aotearoa
Ḥuqúqu’lláh

The names of Huqúq representatives around the country are shared, and an update on receipting is given, along with the Words of the Blessed Beauty about the joy, radiance and humility that must frame our participation in this Mighty Law.

Dedication ceremony illuminates hearts
May 31 2024

May 31 Dedication ceremony illuminates hearts

Bahá'í Aotearoa
House of Justice, News and Stories, Bahá'í World News

“This national House of Worship is the crowning achievement of all the efforts of the past, and a beacon of light and hope for the future.” (Confucius Ikoirere, Secretary of the National Assembly of PNG)

ISGP announces 2025 seminars
May 31 2024

May 31 ISGP announces 2025 seminars

Bahá'í Aotearoa
ISGP, Notices

The Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity will hold undergraduate seminars for university students in Aotearoa from 29 January to 8 February 2025 at Te Whare Akoranga Bahá’í in Auckland.

Taranaki's action-oriented inspiring Hui
May 31 2024

May 31 Taranaki's action-oriented inspiring Hui

Bahá'í Aotearoa
News and Stories, Public Affairs

The Race Unity Speech Awards have catalysed regional initiatives, such as the Taranaki Race Unity Hui. Students in the region have taken practical steps to promote unity in diversity.

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