A new UN report highlights the systematic persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran, documenting restrictions on education, livelihoods, and freedom of belief.
Serve in the National Office Treasury team
The Bahá’í National Office’s Treasury Department is seeking a staff member to replace a long-serving member who will be retiring soon.
Registrations open: NZ ISGP Undergraduate Seminar 2026
Registrations are now open for the ISGP Undergraduate Seminar (28 Jan–8 Feb) in Auckland: A unique opportunity to align academic pursuits with the Bahá’í vision of contributing to global prosperity.
A small NZ Bahá’í community's inspiring generosity
A small Bahá’í community, diverse in circumstance but united in love for the Fund, shows how generosity rooted in spirit can inspire extraordinary contributions.
Intern roles available for Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs
The Office of Public Affairs is inviting expressions of interest for 2–3 part-time interns to contribute to its work in social media, public discourse, and civil society/government relations.
Plan now for Week of Prayer for World Peace 2025
Bahá’í communities, families and individuals are encouraged to join the global Week of Prayer for World Peace, 13-20 October 2025.
A call to strengthen the National Fund
The National Spiritual Assembly takes the friends across Aotearoa into its confidence, sharing an update on the current state of the National Fund.
New items available from the Bahá’í Bookshop
Discover inspiring new titles and timeless favourites at the Bahá’í Bookshop of Aotearoa New Zealand.
2025–2026 Bahá’í Summer Schools
Ngā kāinga hei āhuru mōwai: ngā pou hei oranga tāngata - the theme of the 2025–2026 Summer Schools. North Island dates/venues announced.
Save the Date: 2026 Unit Convention
The National Spiritual Assembly has announced that Unit Conventions will be held on Sunday 15 February in 2026.
One family's story of 'reading their reality'
This story beautifully illustrates how families can read their own reality and draw on the guidance of the Universal House of Justice and the framework for action to respond to pressing needs in their community.
Grave injustices in Qatar and Iran
The ongoing denial of religious freedom, persecutions, and imprisonments faced by Bahá’ís in Qatar and Iran are described in this article.
Apply now for the 2025/2026 Graduate Seminar in Australia
Applications are now open for the 2025 ISGP Graduate Seminar, Discourse and Social Transformation: Achieving Coherence, to be held in Australia 27 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026.
A rare and beautiful cinematic tribute
Grace—A Prayer for Peace is a cinematic tribute to one of Aotearoa’s most beloved artists, our Bahá’í sister, Dame Robin White, screening as part of the NZ International Film Festival this year.
Visitors from Noumea strengthen pioneering efforts in Tahiti
Youth visitors from the Greater Noumea cluster recently joined forces with pioneering families in Tahiti to support community-building efforts.
Bahá’í response to global challenges
Drawing on extracts from two significant letters from the Universal House of Justice, this article explores how individuals and communities are contributing to building a more peaceful, just, and united world.
Junior youth gather in a spirit of joy and togetherness
A recent camp saw a group of junior youth participate in creative arts, lively games, and deep discussions while studying junior youth spiritual empowerment texts.
New publication of Bahá’í Sacred Writings
The Universal House of Justice has announced a new publication “designed to serve as a resource that will support and reinforce the process of growth that is currently under way…”
New Tongan translation of Ruhi Book 1
Ruhi Book 1 is now available in the Tongan language, ready to inspire study, prayer, and reflections on the life of the spirit.
Stimulus of a conference adds vibrancy to community
A conference for the southern part of Auckland cluster gathered friends from nine sectors, uniting hearts in joyful learning and planning for growth.