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The National Anthem of New Zealand

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"God Defend New Zealand" (Māori: "Aotearoa", meaning 'New Zealand') is one of two national anthems of New Zealand, the other being "God Save the King". Legally the two have equal status, but "God Defend New Zealand" is more commonly used. Originally written as a poem, it was set to music as part of a competition in 1876. Over the years its popularity increased, and it was eventually named the second national anthem in 1977. It has English and Māori lyrics, with slightly different meanings. Since the late 1990s, the usual practice when performed in public is to perform the first verse of the national anthem twice, first in Māori and then in English.

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Lyrics used in the Video:

This verse is in Māori *
E Ihowā Atua, (O Lord, God,)
O ngā iwi mātou rā (Of all people)
Āta whakarangona; (Listen to us,)
Me aroha noa (Cherish us)
Kia hua ko te pai; (May goodness flourish,)
Kia tau tō atawhai; (May your blessings flow)
Manaakitia mai (Defend us)
Aotearoa (New Zealand)

This verse is in English *
God of Nations at Thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.


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