Youth aged 18 to 30 are invited to serve for up to a year at the House of Worship in Sydney, Australia. Find out about this unique opportunity.
Condolences and congratulations extended to Kuīni Ngā Wai Hono i Te Pō
The recent passing of Kīngi Tūheitia marks a significant moment in the history of the Kīngitanga movement in Aotearoa. In recognition of this, the National Spiritual Assembly sent messages to his successor, his daughter who is now the second Maori Queen.
Register now for next NZ ISGP undergrad seminar!
Participating in the ISGP seminars is a powerful way to align academic pursuits with the Bahá'í vision of contributing to global prosperity. Find out how to register for the 2025 seminars.
An opportunity for collective devotions
The Week of Prayer for World Peace offers an opportunity for Bahá’í families, groups and communities to plan and share in collective devotions for the betterment of a sorely agitated world.
Inspiring gatherings illuminate the path forward
A series of significant gatherings to stimulate the acceleration of the release of the Faith's society-building power highlight important elements of this process.
Newly redesigned enrolment forms now available
Newly redesigned enrolment forms are now available. These can be obtained from the Bahá'í National Office and will soon also be available from Local Assemblies.
Bolstering the movement of clusters
Regional gatherings in the North and South Islands, called for by the National Spiritual Assembly in consultation with Counsellors, are focusing on supporting the accelerated progress of clusters.
Striking advances by global Bahá’í community
A newly released copy of the Five Year Plan and the One Year Plan, 2016-2022 now available, highlights recent progress, inspiring readers to contribute as the world moves on towards its destiny.
Opportunity for position at Ocean of Light school
Ocean of Light International School in Tonga is seeking a Deputy Director to assist in managing the academic and spiritual education of its students. Application details are provided.
Artistic connections made between poles of the spiritual axis
New Zealand artist Dame Robin White's recent residency in Japan has led to a unique artistic collaboration that highlights the deep spiritual and cultural connection between the two nations.
ISGP graduate seminar application window
Applications are open for one month for the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity graduate seminar, 27 December 2024 to 7 January 2025, Yerrinbool, NSW, Australia.
Auckland concert highlights ongoing persecution
The Office of Public Affairs hosted Auckland's "Our Story Is One" concert on 6 July. The event highlighted the ongoing persecution of Bahá’í women in Iran through powerful performances and narratives.
Connections nurtured in a group of families
A group of families in Kamo, Whangarei, is going from strength to strength in fostering connection, transformation, and widening their circle of involvement after starting with simple steps based on their own reality.
Hamilton Assembly engages with Mayor
The visit of the Mayor and a Council member to the Hamilton Bahá'í Centre highlights how Bahá'í institutions can strengthen ties with local government and acquaint them with community-building endeavours.
Renovations at the Shrine of the Báb
The Shrine of the Báb and its surrounding areas will undergo significant construction and renovation work this summer, reopening by 28 October.
Further reflections on opening of new Temple
Join New Zealand representatives as they share their reflections on the historic inauguration of the National Bahá'í House of Worship in Papua New Guinea.
Building bridges in Brno
Suzanne Kerr’s account of her last three months in the Czech Republic’s second largest city, Brno, shows that by adopting a pioneering mindset, we can create opportunities to share the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh.
Learning from a third-milestone cluster
Clusters that have advanced past the third milestone of development provide support and learning for earlier-stage clusters, as Hawke’s Bay recently did for Wairarapa.
Request for information: Latvian Bahá'í emigrants
A request for information has come from the Latvian National Spiritual Assembly seeking details about Latvian emigrants who became Bahá'ís, and their contributions in Aotearoa.
Assistants' Conference inspires collective action
Assistants’ Conference — the largest-ever gathering of assistants to the Auxiliary Board from around the country — created a vibrant and joyous two days of consecration to the goals of the Nine Year Plan.