{"id":97275,"date":"2026-02-18T16:55:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblesociety.org.nz\/?p=97275"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:55:25","slug":"nz2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/nz2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Bibles to New Zealanders"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2> TRANSFORM LIVES WITH Bibles in Heart Languages<\/h2>\n<h2>BIBLES FOR NEW ZEALANDERS<\/h2>\n<h2>THE CAUSE<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At Easter, we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death \u2014 and the promise of new life that continues to bring hope to a hurting world. Here in New Zealand, many are suffering in silence, searching for meaning and hope.<\/p>\n<p>Bible Society New Zealand is working with partners across the country to change that. With your support, we can help more Kiwis encounter the risen Christ through the Word of God\u2014in a language and format that speaks to them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Simply use the secure online donation form or internet banking to make your gift to help bring the life-changing Word of God to New Zealanders.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- x-tinymce\/html --><\/p>\n<h2>THE IMPACT<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your gift today will help:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>Distribute more than 70,000 Bibles, New Testaments and Scriptural resources<\/strong> to chaplaincies in prisons, hospitals, and schools.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1105\">\ud83d\udcd6\u00a0<b>Reprint three specially designed Bibles<\/b> for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>Reprint special-edition Bibles<\/strong> for members of the Boys\u2019 Brigade, Girls\u2019 Brigade, and Rally.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd6\u00a0<strong>Give away 76,000 copies of our special Easter Flip Book<\/strong> for children across New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wordpress\/#donate\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGive Now<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The New Zealand Defence Force Bible (Trim)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/814442760?h=181078803a&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>Help put Bibles into the hands of The New Zealand Defence Force<\/h2>\n<p>For over a century, Bible Society New Zealand has been helping New Zealanders in the Defence Forces encounter God\u2019s Word. From the first Bibles given to soldiers in World War I to the specially designed editions for the Army, Navy, and Air Force of today, Scripture has provided hope, guidance, and comfort to those serving our nation.<br \/>\nIn 2019, Bible Society New Zealand produced bespoke Bible editions for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, tailored with messages from Defence Force leaders and elements specific to each service branch. These editions were supplied to the chaplaincy services and new recruits.<br \/>\nThis year, we plan to reprint these three Bible editions for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.<\/p>\n<h3>When you give today, you&#8217;re helping to ensure every Kiwi in uniform has access to the life-changing message of the Bible \u2014 a reliable source of encouragement, even in the hardest times.<\/h3>\n<h2>GET THE FULL STORY<\/h2>\nNo PDF URL provided.\n<h1>YES<\/h1>\n<p>Yes, I want to give a gift to help bring Bibles to New Zealanders.<\/p>\n<h2>APPEAL Code: NZ2026<\/h2>\n<p>(For bank payments, please quote the Appeal code <b>NZ2026<\/b>\u00a0in the <strong>Particulars<\/strong> bank field.)<\/p>\n<h2>SIMPLY USE THe SECURE FORM BELOW TO MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION<\/h2>\n<h2>OTHER WAYS TO GIVE<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/internet-banking\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tINTERNET BANKING<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/direct-debit\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDIRECT DEBIT<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/automatic-payment\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAUTOMATIC PAYMENT<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Share on social media<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EveryWill.png\" alt=\"Every Will logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biblesociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EveryWill.png 300w, https:\/\/biblesociety.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EveryWill-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>We are  proud to partner with  EVERY WILL  to offer you a  free online Will<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everywill.co.nz\/c\/bible-society-nz?gh_cuid=N98qqzvZUi&#038;gh_cch=%40campaign%2Fchannel%2Fweb\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Get Started<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><title>ionicons-v5-i<\/title><path d=\"M432,320V144a32,32,0,0,0-32-32h0a32,32,0,0,0-32,32V256\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:32px\"><\/path><path d=\"M368,256V80a32,32,0,0,0-32-32h0a32,32,0,0,0-32,32V240\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:32px\"><\/path><path d=\"M240,241V96a32,32,0,0,0-32-32h0a32,32,0,0,0-32,32V320\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:32px\"><\/path><path d=\"M304,240V48a32,32,0,0,0-32-32h0a32,32,0,0,0-32,32V240\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:32px\"><\/path><path d=\"M432,320c0,117.4-64,176-152,176s-123.71-39.6-144-88L83.33,264c-6.66-18.05-3.64-34.79,11.87-43.6h0c15.52-8.82,35.91-4.28,44.31,11.68L176,320\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:32px\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>EMPTY HANDS<\/h2>\n<p>BIBLE POVERTY<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><title>ionicons-v5-h<\/title><path d=\"M256,160c16-63.16,76.43-95.41,208-96a15.94,15.94,0,0,1,16,16V368a16,16,0,0,1-16,16c-128,0-177.45,25.81-208,64-30.37-38-80-64-208-64-9.88,0-16-8.05-16-17.93V80A15.94,15.94,0,0,1,48,64C179.57,64.59,240,96.84,256,160Z\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:32px\"><\/path><line x1=\"256\" y1=\"160\" x2=\"256\" y2=\"448\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:32px\"><\/line><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>EMPTY MINDS<\/h2>\n<p>BIBLE ENGAGEMENT<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><title>ionicons-v5-f<\/title><path d=\"M352.92,80C288,80,256,144,256,144s-32-64-96.92-64C106.32,80,64.54,124.14,64,176.81c-1.1,109.33,86.73,187.08,183,252.42a16,16,0,0,0,18,0c96.26-65.34,184.09-143.09,183-252.42C447.46,124.14,405.68,80,352.92,80Z\" style=\"fill:none;stroke:#000;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:32px\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>EMPTY HEARTS<\/h2>\n<p>BIBLE CARE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Help more Kiwis encounter the risen Christ through the Word of God. 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