All in National Assembly
As Bahá’ís across Aotearoa prepare to elect delegates to the National Convention, we revisit the Universal House of Justice’s 2007 message on the Bahá’í electoral process and reflect on the sacred responsibility and privilege entrusted to every believer who is 18 years and older.
Bahá’í Summer Schools across Aotearoa this summer will invite participants to explore the concept of different forms of community and how these can become a source of hope.
This article draws on reflections shared by Counsellor Jeffrey Sabour and explores the spiritual nature of the Fund, the place of generosity and sacrifice in our lives, and how our financial choices can contribute to the advancement of the Cause and the building of a new society.
Bahá’í Sacred Writings has now arrived in New Zealand. Learn more about this remarkable publication and how to obtain your copy.
A Youth Year of Service Programme is set to launch in Aotearoa, offering young people a unique opportunity to dedicate a year to learning, growth and service. Read more about this exciting initiative.
As the Bahá’í world embarks on the second phase of the Nine-Year Plan, the National Spiritual Assembly has written to the believers of Aotearoa, inviting reflection on the learning and achievements of recent years and encouraging renewed action for the future.
Delegates from across Aotearoa gathered at Te Whare Akoranga Bahá’í for the 70th National Convention—electing the National Spiritual Assembly for 183 B.E. and marking a weekend of reflection, consultation, and forward vision at the midpoint of the Nine Year Plan.
We joyfully celebrate Naw-Rúz 183 B.E. following the 19-day period of spiritual rejuvenation and reflection, and share the words of Bahá'u'lláh in His special prayer for this Holy Day.
As the community observes the Fast, we share a recent message from the National Assembly along with a video link to a short talk given by Mr Ali Nakhjavani some years ago.
Believers throughout the country came together for unit conventions in February. Here is the National Assembly’s message to the conventions and a snapshot of participation statistics.
The National Assembly has provided letters for sharing with workplaces and educational institutions, when requesting time off for the 2026 Bahá’í Holy Days.
Friends are invited to consider a meaningful opportunity to serve the Faith through the work of the Bahá’í National Office in supporting the efforts of the community.
In this article, a comprehensive table of information for all of the upcoming unit conventions on Sunday 15 February 2026 is provided.
This article pays tribute to Tessa Scrine, as she leaves her role as a Continental Counsellor, after many years of loving service to our nation and indeed the Australasian region.
Membership of the Regional Bahá’í Councils of New Zealand for the coming term of service, beginning on the Day of the Covenant, 25 November 2025, is announced.
NZ’s Bahá’í community continues to share its blessings with friends around the world through fulfilling its commitment to international financial collaboration goals.
The five communities of the Wellington cluster are heartily commended by the Regional Council and National Assembly.
Appointments to the five Continental Boards of Counsellors for the coming five years are shared by the Supreme Body.
The new publication of the Bahá’í Sacred Writings is to be a holy book that will eclipse many of the other published versions of extracts of the Writings.
The Bahá’í National Office’s Treasury Department is seeking a staff member to replace a long-serving member who will be retiring soon.
