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.
All in National Assembly
Regional Bahá’í Council membership for 2025–2026
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.
Material support reflects spiritual global family
NZ’s Bahá’í community continues to share its blessings with friends around the world through fulfilling its commitment to international financial collaboration goals.
Wellington cluster reaches the third milestone
The five communities of the Wellington cluster are heartily commended by the Regional Council and National Assembly.
Appointments to the Continental Boards of Counsellors
Appointments to the five Continental Boards of Counsellors for the coming five years are shared by the Supreme Body.
New publication of Bahá’í Sacred Writings
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.
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.
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 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…”
Administration of the Cook Islands
The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of New Zealand has been entrusted with temporary administrative responsibility for the Bahá'í community in the Cook Islands.
National Convention 182 B.E.
This article shares the announcement of the newly elected National Spiritual Assembly for 182 B.E., the message to the Universal House of Justice from the 69th National Convention, and photos from the gathering.
Annual Report for 181 B.E.
The National Spiritual Assembly’s Annual Report (Pūrongo Ā-Tau) for 181 B.E., presented at the recent National Convention, is now available to friends across Aotearoa either digitally or as a hard copy booklet.
69th National Convention for Aotearoa
For the upcoming National Convention, there is some availability for participation by observers, but early pre-registration is needed.
Video message from the National Spiritual Assembly
An important update about the Fund was shared in a video message from the National Spiritual Assembly during Ayyám-i-Há.
Delegates and dates for National Convention 182 B.E.
The National Assembly announces the National Convention for 182 B.E. and the names of all elected delegates who will participate in the institution of Convention.
Service in National Office
The National Spiritual Assembly is seeking a staff member for the National Secretariat.
Supporting the observance of Bahá'í Holy Days in 2025
Letters for employers and educational institutions requesting to be excused from work or school on Bahá’í Holy Days in 2025 are given.
2025 Unit Conventions: Table of Unit information
To ensure friends have details of unit conventions, the National Assembly provides a comprehensive table of Information.
Announcement of Unit Conventions for 2025
The National Spiritual Assembly announces Sunday 9 February 2025 as the date for unit conventions for 181 B.E. and provides a table of Units which includes important information for each electoral unit.
Riches of learning and joy await at upcoming summer schools
The National Assembly lovingly encourages friends to attend summer schools, designed to inspire joyful learning, fellowship, and action.