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Find out everything you need to know about the New Zealand National Anthem
New Zealand National Anthem
There are actually two national anthems, God Defend New Zealand and God Save The Queen.
New Zealanders are proud people and there are few things more stirring than watching the
New Zealand All Blacks
singing God Defend New Zealand before a Rugby Test Match.
God Defend New Zealand-English Version
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.
Men of every creed and race, gather here before thy
face, asking thee to bless this place, God defend our free land. From
dissension, envy, hate, and corruption guard our state. Make our country
good and great, God defend New Zealand.
Peace, not war, shall be
our boast, but, should foes assail our coast, make us then a mighty
host, God defend our free land. Lord of battles in thy might, put our
enemies to flight, let our cause be just and right, God defend New
Zealand.
Let our love for thee increase, may thy blessings never
cease, give us plenty, give us peace, God defend our free land. From
dishonour and from shame, guard our country's spotless name, crown her
with immortal fame, God defend New Zealand.
May our mountains
ever be, freedom's ramparts on the sea, make us faithful unto thee, God
defend our free land. Guide her in the nations' van, preaching love and
truth to man, working out thy glorious plan, God defend New Zealand.
God Defend New Zealand-Mâori Version
E Ihowâ Atua,O ngâ iwi mâtou râÂta whakarangona;Me aroha noaKia hua ko te pai;Kia tau tô atawhai;Manaakitia maiAotearoa
Ôna
mano tângataKiri whero, kiri mâ,Iwi Mâori, Pâkehâ,Rûpeke katoa,Nei ka
tono ko ngâ hçMâu e whakaahu kç,Kia ora mârireAotearoa
Tôna mana
kia tû!Tôna kaha kia û;Tôna rongo hei pakûKi te ao katoaAua rawa ngâ
whawhaiNgâ tutû e tata mai;Kia tupu nui aiAotearoa
Waiho tona
takiwâKo te ao mârama;Kia whiti tôna râTaiâwhio noa.Ko te hae me te
ngangauMeinga kia kore kau;Waiho i te rongo mauAotearoa
Tôna pai
me toitûTika rawa, pono pû;Tôna noho, tâna tû;Iwi nô Ihowâ.Kaua môna
whakamâ;Kia hau te ingoa;Kia tû hei tauira;Aotearoa
