{"id":105572,"date":"2026-08-18T22:29:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/?page_id=105572"},"modified":"2026-08-27T09:38:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T21:38:40","slug":"the-maori-audio-bible","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/be-equipped\/the-maori-audio-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"The M\u0101ori Audio Bible"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--sodhhys1by\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--ky8eairyas\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">A 3-Year Partnership Project<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>The M\u0101ori Audio <span class=\"fancy-font\">Bible<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Bible Society New Zealand, Te W\u0101nanga Ihorangi and the Christian Broadcasting Association have come together to record all 66 books of Te Paipera Tapu, professionally recorded, mastered and distributed across Aotearoa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--bvl845kdqn\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--hhecnvn981_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--hhecnvn981\" href=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/bible-a-month-regular-giving\/\">Launch A Bible Mission<\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--ze0vz3ngzv_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--ze0vz3ngzv\" href=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/donate\/\">Make A Donation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">An Incremental Approach<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Portions Will Be Released As They Are Produced<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The magnitude of the project, all 66 books of the M\u0101ori Bible, demands a thoughtful and incremental approach. The journey is divided into manageable phases so each release is timely and appropriate, and so the community can walk this transformative process together. From the Gospels to the New Testament, each milestone will be celebrated collectively, and when the entire M\u0101ori Audio Bible is finalised, a grand celebration will mark this labour of love and faith that uplifts Te Paipera Tapu throughout Aotearoa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-video--kupa4b0d8z\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Te Rongopai a Ruka\u2014the Gospel of Luke\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MmUUNQVowpU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-horizontal-positive-logo-scaled.png\" title=\"BS-icon-positive\" width=\"2560\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-horizontal-positive-logo-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-horizontal-positive-logo-1280x268.png 1280w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-horizontal-positive-logo-980x205.png 980w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-horizontal-positive-logo-480x100.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-105468 wp-image-105303\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihorangi.ac.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Te-Wananga-Ihornagi-Logo-primary_colour-S.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Te-Wananga-Ihornagi-Logo-primary_colour-S.png 900w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Te-Wananga-Ihornagi-Logo-primary_colour-S-480x351.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-105590\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cba.org.nz\/news\/when-partnership-brings-scripture-to-life\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cba-300x120.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cba-300x120.webp 300w\" class=\"wp-image-105588 wp-image-105598\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"bsnz-sec\" style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:56px 32px;\"><div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px;\"><span style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#e3e6e8;\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-icon-positive.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"height:29px; width:auto; opacity:.75;\"><span style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#e3e6e8;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Available Now<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>The M\u0101ori Audio Gospels And More<\/h2>\n<p>All four Gospels, Matiu, M\u0101ka, Ruka and Hoani, and other New Testament books up to Titus are now available on the Paipera Tapu app and website, YouVersion, and YouTube, marking a significant milestone toward the full M\u0101ori Audio Bible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Matiu \u00b7 Matthew<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>M\u0101ka \u00b7 Mark<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Ruka \u00b7 Luke<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span>Hoani \u00b7 John<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span data-dc-tpl=\"44\" data-om-id=\"503f030b:49\">Ng\u0101 Mahi \u00b7 Acts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span>R\u014dma \u00b7 Romans<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Koriniti 1 &amp; 2 \u00b7 Corinthians<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Karatia \u00b7 Galatians<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Epeha \u00b7 Ephesians<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Piripai \u00b7 Philippians<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Taituha \u00b7 Titus<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Korohe \u00b7 Colossians<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Teharonika 1 &amp; 2 \u00b7 Thessalonians<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Timoti 1 &amp; 2 \u00b7 Timothy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--jl80vhi8n2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Paipera Tapu App<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Listen on the Paipera Tapu website, or download the app on iOS and Android to carry Te Paipera Tapu with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--tcr0dbifoy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/maori.global.bible\/bible\/ef63a1b9522ec604-01\/MAT.1\">Open Paipera Tapu \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>YouVersion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>As portions are completed, we release them on YouVersion, free to listen to alongside the written M\u0101ori text.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--tcr0dbifoy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/audio-bible\/3363\/MAT.1.MRI2012\">Listen On YouVersion \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Completed portions are also developed into videos for YouTube, making them even easier to listen and share.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--tcr0dbifoy\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/bsnz\">Watch On YouTube \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_1 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"bsnz-sec\" style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:56px 32px;\"><div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px;\"><span style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#e3e6e8;\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-icon-positive.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"height:29px; width:auto; opacity:.75;\"><span style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#e3e6e8;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Our Partners<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>About Te W\u0101nanga Ihorangi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Te W\u0101nanga Ihorangi, formerly known as Oati, began in 2018 and is a registered charitable trust. As a kaupapa, they are committed to the reclamation, preservation, and revitalisation of te reo M\u0101ori in Aotearoa. They see the flourishing of te reo and tikanga M\u0101ori as inherently tied to the spiritual, physical, and social well-being of their communities.<\/p>\n<p>A unique aspect of Te W\u0101nanga Ihorangi is their commitment to seeing te reo M\u0101ori as the primary medium in which their hapori whakapono express their faith and beliefs. Made up of wh\u0101nau from Ring\u0101tu, Mihinare, Te H\u0101hi Iriiri and Te H\u0101hi Pakipaki whakapapa, this whakapono-based language school is the only one of its kind in Aotearoa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--093f6q1rbx\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC04431-scaled-1-scaled-1.jpeg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC04431-scaled-1-scaled-1.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC04431-scaled-1-scaled-1-1280x960.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC04431-scaled-1-scaled-1-980x735.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSC04431-scaled-1-scaled-1-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-105581\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><strong>Ko te reo te kauwaka o taku whakapono<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Te reo M\u0101ori is the sacred vessel of my faith<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--default\" href=\"https:\/\/ihorangi.ac.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Te W\u0101nanga Ihorangi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--093f6q1rbx\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CBA-GoodFridayonNewstalkZB2024-1462.webp\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CBA-GoodFridayonNewstalkZB2024-1462.webp 2500w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CBA-GoodFridayonNewstalkZB2024-1462-1280x854.webp 1280w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CBA-GoodFridayonNewstalkZB2024-1462-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CBA-GoodFridayonNewstalkZB2024-1462-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-105589\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Our Partners<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>About CBA<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The Christian Broadcasting Association (CBA) has been a vital partner in bringing the audio version of Te Paipera Tapu, the Bible in te reo M\u0101ori, to life. When the cost of studio and equipment hire threatened to stall the project, CBA stepped in and generously offered their studios and equipment free of charge, making it possible for the work to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Each week, readers from Te W\u0101nanga Ihorangi gather in CBA's studios to record God's Word in M\u0101ori, and the partnership between our three missionally-aligned organisations has grown into a warm and lasting relationship. We are deeply grateful for CBA's heart for Scripture and their practical generosity in helping make the M\u0101ori Audio Bible a reality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u201cIn\u0101, n\u0101 te rongo te whakapono, \u0101, ko te rongo n\u0101 te kupu a te Karaiti.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>R\u014dma 10:17<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--df1q1bnv5b\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Discover The Backstory<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_35 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>In Conversation With Rev\u2019d Te Karere Scarborough<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_36 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Rev\u2019d Te Karere Scarborough (Tumuaki | Co-Principal) of Te W\u0101nanga Ihorangi shares the background, kaupapa and heart behind the M\u0101ori Audio Bible project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_37 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><strong>How did the partnership come about?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Through the relationship between Steve (Relationships Director at Bible Society New Zealand) and myself, studying te reo M\u0101ori together, and the desire to use the M\u0101ori Bible as an ongoing resource for faith and language revitalisation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_38 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><strong>What is the significance of the partnership?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It represents a unity that\u2019s symbolic of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a M\u0101ori-led kaupapa, we love partnering with the Bible Society while driving the work from a M\u0101ori frame, bringing about change and ongoing flourishing for our own people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_39 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><strong>How will this project be approached?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In chunks, with timely and appropriate releases. We\u2019d like our communities to come on a journey with us. After the Gospels are done, let\u2019s celebrate. After the NT is done, let\u2019s get together again. When the whole book is done, let\u2019s really come together and praise God for his goodness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_40 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><strong>What is the duration and desired outcome?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>2.5\u20133 years, with a completed M\u0101ori Audio Bible available on all appropriate channels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_41 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><strong>Who is Te W\u0101nanga Ihorangi?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We are a faith-based M\u0101ori language school. This is one of the most important language resources we could get behind. We are an oral people and it only makes sense that this will be available to be \u2018heard\u2019 by our communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_42 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4><strong>Who will be involved and how can people support this?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We have put our own resources alongside the Bible Society, but we need our communities to get behind us too. Recording, mastering and distributing a high-quality resource takes time and resources, so once the fundraising campaign is out there, please get behind it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Support The Kaupapa<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_43 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--39s45h11en\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Help Uplift Te Paipera Tapu Throughout Aotearoa<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_44 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Yes, I would like to help support the production costs of the M\u0101ori Audio Bible. For bank payments, please quote the Appeal code <strong>MaoriAudio23<\/strong> in the Particulars field.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--ze0vz3ngzv_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--ze0vz3ngzv\" href=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/donate\/\">Give Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":105587,"parent":105403,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-105572","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105572"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105572\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105711,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105572\/revisions\/105711"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105403"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/105587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}