The comprehensive site includes liturgy music written by Richard Puanaki, Mass in Maori, te reo pronunciation guides, information on wahi tapu (sacred places), liturgical calendar, links to Pope Francis' communication direct from the Vatican, contact details of Te Runanga delegates from each Diocese, a whanau gallery and more.

Te Runanga Chair, Sister Tui Cadigan commented, "the refreshed site is a wonderful resource, which forms part of our mission to better reach and stay connected with Maori and the wider Catholic Community.

It is our hope that this website will be of assistance to those who are working with Catholic Maori in the area of faith and spiritual formation."

It is anticipated the revised site will make it easier for users to navigate and search for specific topics pertaining to Te Runanga o te Hahi Katorika ki Aotearoa.

The Runanga see this site as continuing to grow in use with valuable social media links, regularly updated liturgy and news articles and links to key Catholic agencies and partners.

Click here to see the new website

Ko te Huinga Pihopa o te Hahi Katorika o Aotearoa (NZCBC) te kahui whakahaere o nga mahi whakapono a-motu me nga ropu minita o te Hahi Katorika. Otira nga ropu matauranga, tika me te pono, kaitohutohu Maori, whakapaoho whakawhiti whakaaro me te toro atu ki te iwi nui tonu, ritenga o te Hahi, whakawhanaungatanga o nga Hahi, matatika koiora, whakawhanaungatanga o nga whakapono, mahi minita ki nga whareherehere me nga hohipera, oti atu.

Te Runanga is the national Maori advisory group appointed by the bishops. It advises the bishops on the pastoral care of Maori. Runanga members are appointed to represent the six dioceses of New Zealand.

Supplied: Amanda Gregan NZCBC