New Zealand (1841-) National Anthem "God Defend New Zealand"

"God Defend New Zealand" is one of two national anthems of New Zealand, the other being "God Save the Queen". Legally they have equal status, but "God Defend New Zealand" is more commonly used and is widely referred to as "the national anthem". 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. The anthem has English and Māori lyrics, with slightly different meanings. When performed in public, the usual practice is to sing the first verse in both Māori and English.

[@TomorrowWeLive]

Kiwis are just happy when other countries (or cartographers, for that matter) acknowledge our existence

[@cdp9544]

Hey I have seen you in other videos as well.

[@jasperb7980]

most amazing moment when the tenors have their jump to f sharp on star rising from that massive unisono. so satisfying to hear good choir tenors powering that shit.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Also known as, Middle Earth

[@felixschrider9037]

for more than one reason.

[@brucereid3081]

I love my country

[@kurnma3776]

Beautiful anthem

[@DINOzye]

Wait, that's not God save the king

[@W.M.Pitt1]

New Zealand has two national anthems

[@haxingorPOL]

GSTK is mainly used during royal visits or other royal ceremonies. The 2nd anthem is considered the primary anthem of New Zealand.

[@natheriver8910]

Angelical 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@izzykathleendaisy8581]

New Zealand 🇳🇿 will forever be go kiwis represent are country

[@vadik199]

Kiwi stong. Remove kangaroo.

[@pastorwhiskey1301]

remove kiwi. yuo are worst commenwaelth

[@GDRAFPilot_]

It’s the aussi-kiwi war all over again

[@henrymcewan7545]

Pastor Whiskey you fuck-wits stole our pavlova

[@felixschrider9037]

@@henrymcewan7545 this is why they were sent there in the first place. what do you expect.

[@jexiagalleta4712]

@Sioeli Tutone yeah they hunted moas which are just big emus

[@kakashiar]

One of BEST anthems in the world. hi from Taiwan.

[@Bernierua]

Kia ora from Taipei!

[@faramund9865]

Where do you find such quality images? The emblem looks really good. Oh the the music is great quality as well of course!

[@donaldmorden7945]

God defend the kiwi's...

[@gognub]

*Kiwis It's amazing how many people there are that think you pluralise things but adding an apostrophe

[@domiv766]

@@gognub English is not my native language, but sometimes I feel speaking it more correctly than most of UK

[@randomincguylol3647]

@@gognub Sir, you forgot the "." you grammar nerd.

[@croonyerzoonyer]

God clearly isn’t here.

[@cbrew8794]

The coronavirus’s worst nightmare

[@terraaustral]

When i was a little child i was marveled with a world globe i had to play and i wished i was born in New Zealand or Australia. God defend the Anzacs !

[@fujiwaraheikichi]

2020 Rank Achievements: #8 Happiest Country | #2 Low Corruption Country | #2 Most Peaceful Country | #1 Low Cases of COVID-19. Best Country in the World 🇳🇿

[@matthewjabeznazario8769]

You said it! One of the most perfect countries on Earth, bro. New Zealand, baby.

[@croonyerzoonyer]

New Zealand must be so wonderful if people are leaving in droves for Australia.

[@ТанапакСайсакул]

It is the most beautiful national anthem that I have ever heard. Love from the Kingdom of Thailand ❤

[@mateusmoura7059]

New Zealand 😍🇳🇿

[@breo6795]

God save New Zeland and the british countryes!

[@OdenwaldKanal]

Astonishingly beautiful anthem

[@DukeOfCanberraArchive]

God defend New Zealand from your neighbour and brother above 🇦🇺 ❤️ 🇳🇿

[@___rrtukiezui7968]

When half of New Zealand is atheist, but you make a anthem about god saving new zealand

[@waiskuxx]

This was made in the 1800's which was when NZ was relatively religious. It was used to unite the people after the civil wars through religious propaganda.

[@stgr0186]

And their second national anthem is God Save the Queen....

[@RileyDaBozz]

I don't think we don't really care tbh, the anthem's been around for a very long time and by know we all love it.

[@EchoSoriano-v9e]

Are kiwi birds lived there

[@henrymcewan7545]

Boy I sure do love birds that don’t fly

[@ascendedfashy9632]

To any kiwis, do you have to learn the Maori or just the English?

[@j0e639]

Both parts are sung, but not everyone (including myself) know the Maori, so really we don't HAVE to know the Maori but it does help

[@witchcraftblackcat13]

Mayb you should know the Maori side of it too

[@j0e639]

Even some Maori I'm friends with don't know the Maori part of the anthem

[@lilaotearoa5399]

Depends on your age. Most people sort of late 20s and under know both but a lot of older people don't.

[@j0e639]

@@lilaotearoa5399 me and my friends concerned are just about to finish year 13 and starting uni in feb

[@MenschMair]

Also known as rightful australian land Please finally change your flag so the majority is able to differentiate

[@osbourneschannel5239]

Austrian Monarchist we tried, and failed a few years ago, sorry 'bout that.

[@MenschMair]

@@osbourneschannel5239 do it like the EU Make referrendums until you're happy with the result

[@osbourneschannel5239]

Austrian Monarchist I like your thinking. We'll probably try again in a few years. This time with vexillologists and not some dude found behind a dumpster.

[@terraaustral]

I like this flag, the red stars are very intimidating!

[@witchcraftblackcat13]

Righful Australian land -you bloody wish

[@AshArcher]

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world - proud to be half-kiwi

[@SigmaBananaProGamer45]

possibly ONE of the best english version ive heard

[@rorymoore9269]

Love to you Kiwis from Britain. God save our king

[@iankentdinoybeed4b160]

I better stick with them Maoris than with them Brits. Maui defend Aotearoa!

[@vexillopath947]

remove everything the brits brought what do you have?

[@dominionofquebec10452]

If New Zealand dies i die with it 🇨🇦🇳🇿🇺🇸

[@darkdelta3377]

wow

[@iankentdinoybeed4b160]

God defend the milk and butter!

[@rossbrown6641]

And obesity!

[@felixschrider9037]

Now do the full anthem. there are a lot more then 2 verses

[@stgr0186]

With both New Zealand's national anthems

[@felixschrider9037]

@@stgr0186 there is only 1 official anthem as far as im aware.

[@stgr0186]

@@felixschrider9037 New Zealand is one of the only two states in the world that have 2 official national anthems, God Save the Queen and God Defend New Zealand. The other commonwealth realms have one national anthem and God Save the Queen as their Royal anthem.

[@felixschrider9037]

@@stgr0186 Oh i see. but why do both. God Save the Queen is only used in specific situations. filling the same role as it does in the other territories

[@КириллСахаренко]

Гимн Новой Зеландии у меня вызывает больше патриотизма, чем гимн России.

[@ДаниилЧеремкин]

Парадоксально, но факт!