At this year’s National Convention, there is only limited availability for participation by observers. This notice highlights key details regarding observer participation, most especially the need to pre-register interest in attending.
All in Notices
Permission for travel to the Holy Land
Obtaining permission from the World Centre before travelling for any purpose to the Holy Land is required for important reasons.
Unit Conventions 2024: Table of Unit Information
A comprehensive table of information for all of the upcoming unit conventions on 11 February 2024 is provided.
Pilgrimages return to the Holy Land
We are pleased to share important news regarding the resumption of pilgrimages and brief visits to the Holy Land.
Observing Bahá’í Holy Days - letters for students and employees
To honour nine special Holy Days, Bahá’ís suspend work and study. Letters are provided to help with requests for time off from work or from attendance at educational institutions.
Table of Units for the 2024 Unit Conventions
The National Assembly has shared a table of electoral units for the unit conventions to take place around the country on Sunday 11 February 2024.
Date set for unit conventions in 2024
The 2024 unit conventions will take place on Sunday 11 February 2024. It is an opportunity for the devoted followers of Bahá’u’lláh to play a key role in building the Bahá'í Administrative Order.
ISGP Aotearoa invites registrations for 2024
The Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) announces that registrations are open for the 2024 undergraduate seminars.
Open Call for Visual Arts
The Office of Public Affairs invites artistic contributions to the ‘Our Story is One’ exhibition set for March 2024.
A message from The Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Polynesia
The Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Polynesia encourage the friends to study Book 11, Unit 3, offering an online option if needed.
Upcoming ISGP seminar invites registrations
The deadline for applying for the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) seminar in Yerrinbool, Australia has been extended to 1 September 2023.
Books on the life of Bahá'u'lláh
The NZ Bahá’í Bookshop offers a range of publications for all ages, that bring into focus the momentous events during the life of Bahá'u'lláh.
Annual Report: ‘Bound for a new horizon’
The national annual report for 179 BE is available to all believers. Launched with a strong impetus from 44 World Conferences throughout Aotearoa early in that year, New Zealand’s Nine Year Plan endeavours started vigorously, imbued with the outward-looking spirit that made the conferences so successful.
Change of conditions for pilgrimages and visits to Holy Land
Security concerns in Israel have led to a change of policy for pilgrimages and visits to the Holy Land effective immediately.
Results of the election of the National Spiritual Assembly
“From a joyful National Convention in the newly rebuilt centre on the Faith's historic Hyde Dunn property, the National Spiritual Assembly conveys its heartfelt loving greetings to you all. We take the opportunity to share the results of the recent election of the National Spiritual Assembly for 180 B.E.”
Translations of Ridván message 2023
The latest Ridván message of the Universal House of Justice is available in several languages.
ISGP invites graduates to a seminar on social transformation
The ISGP will hold its annual seminar for university graduates and young professionals from 27 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. Applications are invited.
Reflections on a ‘life infinitely beyond compare’
After Bahá’u’lláh’s Ascension on 29 May 1892, ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá proclaimed: “The world’s great Light, once resplendent upon all mankind, hath set, to shine everlastingly from the Abhá Horizon …”
‘Dazzling splendour’ of the Declaration of the Báb
As the one privileged to witness the moment when the Báb first declared His sacred mission, Mullá Ḥusayn testified, “I was blinded by its dazzling splendour”.
Campaign honours martyrs and the struggle of Iranian women
The Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs shares information about the #OurStoryIsOne Campaign, starting in June, and the office explains how the friends in Aotearoa might contribute to it.