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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bahá’í delegation joins Māori Queen at Poukai
Members of the National Assembly and Spiritual Assemblies of Hamilton and Waipa along with a group of Tainui Bahá’í youth, attended the Poukai at Pōhara Marae on 15 June, 2025.
In-depth focus on ANZ training institutes as educational organisations
From 15–18 May 2025, representatives of New Zealand’s two regional Training Institutes joined their four Australian counterparts for the third annual Australia–Aotearoa/New Zealand Network of Institutes Gathering.
Inspiring youth conference at Kaitupeka Marae
Over 120 youth, facilitators, and helpers gathered at Kaitupeka Marae for a transformative three-day conference, exploring key themes of community building, service, and spiritual growth through study, art, and reflection.
A remarkable achievement
Dr. Amanda Nasse, the first woman from Tanna, Vanuatu, to earn a PhD, has achieved this distinction through her significant contribution to food security research at Palmerston North’s Massey University.
38 Local Spiritual Assemblies elected at Riḍván
This article explores the significance of the institution of the Local Spiritual Assembly, and the vital role they play in community life.
Celebrating milestones in Te Wai Pounamu
This article celebrates the recent milestones achieved by the North Canterbury, Central Otago, and Coastal Otago clusters in Te Wai Pounamu, the South Island.
Bahá’í Ophthalmologist receives prestigious Fellowship
Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer, a Bahá’í in Auckland, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi in recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to medical research and eye health.
The Art of Collaboration
A newly published article on the Bahá'í World website features artists Robin White and Ruha Fifita as they share their collaborative process.
Naw-Rúz greetings from the Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations
On the occasion of Naw-Rúz, the Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations have sent a loving letter of greetings to the Bahá’í community in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Sub-regional gatherings for Local Spiritual Assemblies
The North Island Bahá'í Council shares insights from a sub-regional gathering for Local Spiritual Assemblies. This was the first in a series aiming to provide Local Assemblies with a space to learn with other institutions that are on a similar path.
The Bahá’í World: Volume XXXV (2006–2021)
The Bahá’í World: Volume 35, showcases the global Bahá’í community’s progress from 2006 to 2021, and is now available for purchase from the New Zealand Bahá’í Bookshop.
Preparing for a time of hospitality and joyful celebration
Ayyám-i-Há is almost upon us and in this article, we share some ideas to help with planning for four meaningful days.