{"id":98885,"date":"2026-03-16T14:36:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T01:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblesociety.org.nz\/?p=98885"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:36:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T01:36:54","slug":"eoy26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/eoy26\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Bibles to New Zealanders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year in Review\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1173848587?h=43dbaa1f61&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>Bring Bibles to New Zealanders<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"387\">On behalf of everyone at Bible Society New Zealand, thank you for your prayers and generous support. Because of you, we\u2019ve been able to reach important milestones and continue sharing God\u2019s Word with people who need it most.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"791\">This year, together we celebrated the launch of the <strong>Urak Lawoi<\/strong><strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"482\">\u00a0Bible translation in Thailand<\/strong> and, closer to home, the <strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"563\">first-ever complete Bible for the people of Tokelau<\/strong>\u2014a historic moment that will bless generations to come. We also released a newly updated <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"680\">Cook Islands M\u0101ori Bible<\/strong>, ensuring God\u2019s Word remains accessible in the heart language of Cook Islands communities here in New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"963\">Your support also helped distribute <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"881\">more than 190,000 Bibles and Scripture resources<\/strong> across homes, prisons, schools, churches, and communities throughout New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1178\">At the same time, progress continues on the <strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1030\">M\u0101ori Audio Bible<\/strong>, with 11 books of the New Testament now recorded and available online, and the full New Testament expected to be completed by the end of this year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1361\">Globally, your generosity supported <strong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1237\">49 Bible projects<\/strong>, helping address Bible poverty, strengthen Bible engagement, and bring Scripture-based care to communities facing hardship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1500\">As we approach our <strong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1428\">180th year of Bible mission in New Zealand<\/strong>, we remain deeply committed to making the Bible accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1655\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Thank you for standing with us in this mission. Your partnership is helping ensure that more people can encounter the hope and truth found in God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1655\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">While we count our blessings for all that has been achieved over the past year, we also remember our brothers and sisters here in Aotearoa \u2014 those serving on the frontline protecting our country, and many others who are longing to encounter God\u2019s Word in their lives.<\/p>\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><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>\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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NZ2026-cover-1024x455.png\" alt=\"Bible for New Zealanders\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NZ2026-cover-1024x455.png 1024w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NZ2026-cover-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NZ2026-cover-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NZ2026-cover-1536x683.png 1536w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NZ2026-cover.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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.<\/p>\n<p>In 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.<\/p>\n<p>This year, we plan to reprint these three Bible editions for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.\u00a0<\/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<h1>YES<\/h1>\n<p>Yes, I want to give a gift to help bring Bibles to New Zealanders.<\/p>\n<h2>APPEAL Code: EOY26<\/h2>\n<p>(For bank payments, please quote the Appeal code <b>EOY26<\/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:\/\/www.gatheredhere.com\/nz\/c\/bible-society-nz\" 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-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 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-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 LITERACY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Help more Kiwis encounter the risen Christ through the Word of God. 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