NZ Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly - Latest News [Page 1]
International Alliance Notes 'Increased Pattern Of Persecution' Against Baha’is
Monday, 25 April 2022, 4:43 pm | NZ Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly
A statement released by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) highlights religious discrimination and persecution facing Baha’i communities around the world. It is the first time the IRFBA has made a direct intervention on the difficulties ... More >>
Queen’s Birthday Honour For Race Unity Organiser
Monday, 7 June 2021, 3:33 pm | NZ Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly
Bev Watson. Photo credit: Sylvia Aston Race Unity Speech Awards organiser Bev Watson has received a Queen’s Birthday Honour recognising over 20 years of service to race relations and youth. “I feel incredibly honoured,” said Ms Watson. “The ... More >>
Baha’i community concerned over fate of its members in Yemen
Sunday, 28 April 2019, 12:49 pm | NZ Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly
The Baha'i community is deeply concerned for the safety of all Bahais in Yemen, says Mr Paddy Payne, spokesperson for the NZ Baha'i Community. “Baha'is have long suffered at the hands of the Iranian regime, but now severe persecution has reared its head ... More >>
Students stand up for race unity
Monday, 11 April 2016, 10:30 am | NZ Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly
Students from around the country have called on all New Zealanders to combat racism and stand together for race unity. More >>
Dismay over imprisonment of parents promoting education
Monday, 14 December 2015, 3:54 pm | NZ Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly
Dismayed at the treatment meted by the Iranian authorities to her good friend in Iran, Zhinous Poorekhorsandi of Auckland is at a loss to understand how education can be considered a crime. As part of an outrageous effort to block Baha’i youth ... More >>
Attacks On Iranian Bahá’ís Continue
Saturday, 9 June 2007, 1:54 pm | NZ Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly
Reports indicating an intensifying trend of persecution against the Bahá’ís in Iran are causing concern for Bahá’í communities throughout New Zealand. More >>
Testimony to nobility shown by Te Atairangikaahu
Friday, 18 August 2006, 10:20 am | NZ Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly
The New Zealand Bahá’í community adds its voice to the many others who are praising the lifelong services of Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the Maori Queen, on the occasion of her passing. On behalf of the New Zealand Bahá’í National Spiritual ... More >>