The New Year Honours 2026 list recognises outstanding service to society and includes three dear friends.
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"Whakarongo kia mārama" — Introducing the 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards
Key details for the 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards open to all senior high school students.
Reflections from the annual gathering for Bahá'í Councils
The annual gathering of the National Spiritual Assembly and Regional Councils, supported by visiting Counsellor Daniel Pierce Olam, sparked renewed momentum for advancing the Nine Year Plan.
The role of reliable statistics
This article offers a simple reflection on how clearer, more consistent statistics gathered during the expansion phase can help clusters plan with greater confidence.
Wellington friends support junior youth camp
An inspiring example of community collaboration and generosity unfolds in the Wellington cluster, as shared here by the Bahá’í Council of Te Ika-a-Māui, the North Island.
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.
An historic gathering on social action
An exploration of learning from the growing spectrum of social action marked Counsellor Tessa Scrine’s final visit to New Zealand in her role as Counsellor.
Wellington cluster reaches the third milestone
The five communities of the Wellington cluster are heartily commended by the Regional Council and National Assembly.
Honouring the Births of the Twin Manifestations of God
To prepare for the Twin Holy Birthdays, brief glimpses of the Báb’s and Bahá’u’lláh’s early childhoods, along with written and video resources, are offered.
Strengthening capacity in the Cook Islands
A joyful visit to Rarotonga saw two mothers and their babies accompany the friends in learning, service, and fellowship, strengthening bonds and nurturing growth.
A letter from a parent to his parenting children
These reflections are offered as one individual’s perspective, grounded in personal experience and study of the Writings.
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.
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.