The first Bahá’í in PNG was Violete Hoenke who arrived at Admiralty Island, from Australia, in 1954.  The PNG Bahá’í community grew so quickly that in 1969 a National Spiritual Assembly (administrative council) was elected.  As of 2020 there are over 30,000 members of the Bahá’í Faith in PNG.  In 2012 the decision was made to erect the first Bahá’í House of Worship in PNG.  Its design is that of a woven basket, a common feature of all groups and cultures in PNG.  It is, therefore, hoped to be a symbol for the entire country.  Its nine entrances are inspired by the design of Haus Tambaran (Spirit House).  Construction began in Port Moresby in 2018.