Māori Audio Bible Launch

This partnership was inspired by a shared passion for te reo Māori, uniting Rev Te Karere Scarborough, Tumuaki (Co-Principal) of Te Wānanga Ihorangi, and Steve McRobie, the Relationships Director at Bible Society New Zealand. Beyond collaboration, this partnership embodies unity in Christ and a shared mission to make the Bible available and accessible to all in their heart language.  It presents a unique opportunity to increase the accessibility of the Māori Scriptures and encourage interaction with the Word, driving the ongoing revitalisation of te reo Māori and the reach of Te Paipera Tapu.

Given the magnitude of the project, which encompasses all 66 books of the Māori Bible, an incremental approach has been adopted. Rev Te Karere Scarborough envisions a project duration of up to three years, with the anticipated outcome a fully recorded Māori Audio Bible accessible through all major platforms.

Te Wānanga Ihorangi’s involvement is deeply rooted in their identity as a faith-based Māori language school. By participating in this project, Te Wānanga Ihorangi actively contributes to the preservation and revitalisation of Māori language and making the Māori Bible available in a new format. Along with the significant input from Te Wānanga Ihorangi and the Bible Society, community support is essential. A fundraising campaign will offer individuals and groups an opportunity to contribute to this ambitious and impactful initiative, ensuring the preservation of a cultural treasure and its accessibility for generations to come.