Bahá’í Sacred Writings has now arrived in New Zealand. Learn more about this remarkable publication and how to obtain your copy.
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A new opportunity for youth service in Aotearoa
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.
National Assembly encourages reflection and purposeful action
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.
Convention - Election - Annual report
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.
Naw-Rúz 183 B.E.
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.
A message for the season of Ayyám-i-Há and the Fast
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.
Friends gather across Aotearoa for unit conventions
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.
Bahá’í Holy Days: Letters for employers and educational institutions
The National Assembly has provided letters for sharing with workplaces and educational institutions, when requesting time off for the 2026 Bahá’í Holy Days.
Opportunity to serve in the Bahá’í National Office
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.
Unit Conventions 2026: Key information for believers
In this article, a comprehensive table of information for all of the upcoming unit conventions on Sunday 15 February 2026 is provided.
A tribute to fifteen years of consecrated service
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.
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.