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Wycliffe Bible Translators New Zealand

Serve with WycliffeNZ

WycliffeNZ sends New Zealanders into Bible translation, literacy and Scripture engagement, with a focus on Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Tonga. Options include long-term service, short-term trips and a gap year.

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Why this is listed

NZ's sending body for Pacific translation with short-term and gap-year on-ramps; link checked 2026-10-24.

How to start

  1. Open wycliffenz.org (opens an external site) and read what Wycliffe Bible Translators New Zealand says about itself before you read anything else.
  2. Check the time it asks for: ongoing.
  3. Look at the filings below, then decide. Numbers are context, not a verdict.
  4. Tell your church. Going out is rarely meant to be done alone.

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    Where
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    Time
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    Where
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    Area
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Before you go

Something to read, watch or listen to before you show up. From Ripened Harvest; the picks change each day.

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    Hosanna Audio Bible (Bible.is)

    Faith Comes By Hearing

    A free audio Bible app with Scripture recordings in more than 2,700 languages and word-for-word Gospel films in over 1,700, with offline downloads and shareable playlists. It is the app formerly known as Bible.is.

    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Online
    Format
    App · Introductory

    Last verified October 24, 2026

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    PrayerMate

    Discipleship Tech

    A free app for praying consistently through organised lists, daily reminders, and prayer groups. It carries prayer feeds from more than 500 ministries, including Operation World's country of the day and Bible-based intercession prompts.

    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Online
    Format
    App · Introductory

    Last verified October 24, 2026

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    Bible Gateway

    HarperCollins Christian Publishing

    A free app and website for reading the Bible in more than 200 translations, with audio Bibles in over 15 languages, a verse of the day, and side-by-side comparison of versions. A free account adds highlights and notes.

    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Online
    Format
    App · Introductory

    Last verified October 4, 2026