As the friends in New Zealand arise, with unrestrained fervour, to release the society-building power of the Faith in ever-greater measures, the Supreme Institution will supplicate in the Holy Shrines on your behalf.
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.”
Opportunity to serve in the National Secretariat
The National Spiritual Assembly is inviting expressions of interest from members of the Bahá’í community for service in the National Secretariat at the New Zealand Bahá’í National Office.
Theme for unit conventions: ‘society-building’
Addressing the friends at the recent unit conventions, the National Spiritual Assembly recommended themes for consultation, focused on releasing the society-building power of the Faith.
Video message from the National Spiritual Assembly
A video message to all believers from the National Spiritual Assembly was released for the Feast of Mulk/Dominion/Mana Ariki.
Unit conventions in Auckland take a new configuration
A change in unit convention arrangements will divide Auckland into a number of units instead of being treated as a single large unit.
Regional Bahá'í Council members for 2022-2023 term
Announcing the membership of the Regional Bahá’í Councils for this term, the National Spiritual Assembly encourages the friends “to joyfully and wholeheartedly collaborate with the Councils in our collective efforts to extend the embrace of the Faith”.
Reflections on the Passing of a Monarch
Reflections on the significance of a monarch following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Pioneer call for the Nine Year Plan
The Universal House of Justice has made a call for pioneers for the Nine Year Plan addressing both international and homefront pioneering. In response, a Pioneering Task Force has been appointed to identify, orient, and deploy pioneers.
Intensity of persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran increases
A serious escalation of persecution in Iran requires us all to pray ardently for the safety and well-being of these dear friends, and take full advantage of the freedoms we have here in Aotearoa to arise and share the teachings of the Faith in honour of the sacrifices of our Iranian brethren.
Reflecting on past progress and future endeavours
Last year we entered the third epoch of the Master’s Divine Plan. These reflections sketch out some of the implications for our work as a community in years to come.
Initial investigations indicate fire at Shrine construction site an accident
“The distress with which the friends around the world received the news of the fire testifies to the depth of their love for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and their longing for the completion of His Shrine.” - Universal House of Justice
Site lays out a welcome to New Zealand's ‘World Conferences’
The new website for the “world conferences” in Aotearoa provides a vibrant introduction and essential information.
New agency to foster translations into Te Reo Māori
Taumata Rei is a new Māori translation agency of the National Spiritual Assembly of Aotearoa whose task it is to advance the translations of the Teachings and Writings of the Faith into te reo Māori as a precious gift (rei) to our Beloved.
Unit elections steam ahead though gatherings are called off
The National Assembly urges all eligible Bahá’ís to participate in unit elections via distance voting, after unit convention gatherings are cancelled for health and safety reasons.
Dynamic conferences will speed us into the new Plan
“With a sense of joyous anticipation, we are happy to share with you details of the series of conferences that have been planned to take place throughout Aotearoa in response to the call of the Universal House of Justice.”
Issues arising from the pandemic situation
The National Spiritual Assembly has provided guidance on issues relating to the pandemic and our duty as Bahá’ís to cooperate with public health measures.
Regional Councils begin their new term of service
Announcing the membership of the Regional Bahá’í Councils for this term, the National Spiritual Assembly “encourages every individual, community and cluster to offer wholehearted support to the vital work” done by these pivotal bodies.
Supreme Body confirms details of worldwide conferences
In response to the Supreme Body’s call, preparations are underway for conferences to be held in Aotearoa in the early months of 2022.
‘Arising for the Master’ website launches
A website has been launched to support a surge of meaningful engagement by as many souls as possible in this centenary year.