New Zealand National Anthem

New Zealand National Anthem sung by Benjamin McHugh at the Telstra Stadium, Sydney on 13/08/2005.

[@metaframeforever]

Superb! What a wonderful anthem! I'm fom Brazil and everytime i hear it I get overwhelmed. God defend that fantastic land, called New Zealand!

[@bocciafan]

Proud Kiwi. Immigrated from South Africa almost 9 years ago and haven't looked back. NZ is home now and for always!

[@cfitchster]

What a beautiful anthem. And I just love Benjamin McHugh's voice!

[@callumlovestrainsandplanes2108]

I like this anthem it gives me tingles yet I know this anthem as well as the Australian anthem greetings from United Kingdom

[@annafrancan]

i liked it how the camera was going past in one straight line and then went up to a really tall guy. :)

[@whattheF0X]

I have to be bias on national anthems, but i will say that even tho I'm from the states, new Z and Australia have beautiful anthems. Meanings, origin and lyrics aside, support your home wherever you be. =]

[@jamiexxxx147]

In that last post, I got carried away and forgot the original reason I came to post on here! i just wanted to say what an absolutely fantastic rendition of the NZ national anthem that is. All that feeling and passion and brilliant vocal harmonisation! So uplifting - almost brought tears to my eyes! The All blacks must have felt like they were already 10 points ahead after that.

[@MrWestern56]

I love this anthem makes me want to be from New Zealand, just to get the pride in singing this. From a Canadian

[@kiwicrick3t]

JJ Woods set the words of Thomas Bracken's 'God Defend New Zealand' poem to music as part of a competition in the 1870s. There are 5 verses. 'God Save The Queen' is NZ's other official anthem.

[@jellab]

Love this anthem, and I am happy to say it was written by an Irish man from my very home town Clones, Co Monaghan, Ireland. 'The words for "God Defend New Zealand" were written as a poem in the 1870s by Irish immigrant Thomas Bracken of Dunedin, a freemason

[@00Kavon]

i'm from the usa, not sure everything that has been said here but I want to say that there are good and bad people everywhere. no one should ever single out a people as being all bad. There are many of us in america that are open minded and love all the rich cultures of the world. Peace Love Unity Respect!

[@roadyrider]

This is the coolest National Anthem, it's sung in the Maori language and shows great respect to the native New Zealanders! We here in the U.S. have a lot to learn.

[@ledzeppelin708]

Love this, the best national anthem ever, my mate is over there and says their some of the best people in the world, great country as well, they beat us pretty well in Dublin but i still have huge respect for them, hope to get over there and visit sometime.

[@SmeezySisters]

@meL0n11 Yes, the verse is done in Maori, and then it starts again in English and continues in English. The full length Anthem is actually pretty long, this is the one the majority knows of though.

[@flamingfrancis]

One of the better National Anthems. And New Zealand was one of the first to place the original language of their land (Maori) prominent at the commencement of their traditional standard. Well done Kiwis.

[@vper6960]

Why can't all anthems be sung like this? Clear and a good voice not trying to show off with ridiculous range and changes to the lyrics.

[@EdeLovesGerrard]

so proud to be a kiwi born aussie :D best two countries ever. and this is the best anthem ever.

[@Darkboy2525]

Amazing athem you got there ! greatings from Holland

[@glasgow1234]

Dear people of New Zealand In the next 4 years the people of Scotland will vote in a referendum to decide if they want to be an independent country, free from the United Kingdom. Please show your support for my countries INDEPENDENCE by giving this comment a thumbs up. Thank You From SCOTLAND. Long May Scotland & New Zealand Prosper ! P.S. You may even get a new flag if we become independent as the Union Jack will no longer be a recognised Flag.

[@historybuff5341]

As an American, this is my second favorite national anthem. :)

[@aussieblackhawk123]

Im an Aus/russian but i love kiwis their accents..they loving nature..their words like BEACHED AS BRO! or BREW! i have lots of kiwi friends..i have a kiwi girlfriend..HECK! I love yourcountry new zealnd!

[@exxcalibur1973]

He kicks this anthem out of the park. Awesome.

[@stuwieNZ]

New Zealand = amazing anthem! :O

[@dccmpbll]

@sniper77shot They're working on that, fiber optic lines are literally being laid outside my work as we speak.

[@ch18nzl]

New Zealand has the "BEST" National Anthem in the world

[@stuwieNZ]

So proud to be a New Zealander!!! Go our All Blacks team!! ignore stupid comments :)

[@MiltonFine68]

the best anthem what I ever heard. 1. new zealand 2. south africa 3. australia 4. scotland 5. england

[@glasgow1234]

@ecocotier For a very long time there have been a minority of Scottish people who have never liked the UK and wanted to become independent but now that minority is turning into a majority of Scots. It's not about not liking the UK, it's more about self determination. Scotland was a country before and we can be again. If New Zealand with a similar geographical size and population can be independent, then so can Scotland :)

[@BobR1955]

goosebump time! love seeing those beautiful strong men, white and maori, standing together with their arms around each other's shoulders. lovely anthem.

[@zambimaru]

Just got back toady from visiting NZ. Great country.

[@johnkirkfieldbank]

greatest anthem ever

[@robilon]

Nice one! Hope to visit the land one day! I've visited the Aussies couple of years back, had the great time. Mind you, I had a minor accident wearing All blacks jersey in Cairns, Queensland, but I blame it on my guide who said I wouldn't have any problems! Still, people were extremlly nice! But, me being from Croatia, New Zealand is not the easiest place to get to!

[@19571022]

Beautiful antem of a proud nation. Greetings from Hungary with love.

[@sarek63]

Love you New Zealand! Hello from American Samoa!

[@Kiwi_Conor]

@LailaAnnie Very few people in Auckland speak Maori, but there has been a little bit of a language revival of the last decade or so

[@DeltaEagle7700]

Right on my Polynesian brothers! From the Kingdom of Hawaii!

[@SunnyJenny81]

I LOVE NEW ZEALAND! My heart belong to this country!!!

[@ilove1994]

cool mate i was born there and im moving back win i am 18 and right now mate i live in America i came to America in 1997 at age 4 and was born in New Zealand in 1993 .

[@bulldogsfan]

@LailaAnnie: most of the people in Auckland speak English I believe I'm trying to remember I learned a lot of New Zealand last year in one of my college classes.

[@nicokimi]

Me encanta escuchar himnos en copas del mundo ya sea de futbol o rugby me ponen la piel de gallina...

[@evolutionxbox]

The words of this Anthem is so good. God is amazing! =)

[@diggler2002]

This anthem is so much better than the Aussie one - and I'm an Aussie.

[@susiemv]

Both our countries will be commemorating ANZAC Day in a few hour's time and at our local service in Sydney, we sing both National Anthems, including the Maori lyrics to be sung by a wonderful ex-pat Maori singer. I'll be singing along with her. Thoughts and prayers to all of our NZ friends as we mark this most important day of our nation's calendar and the firm alliance we share.

[@CEMikee]

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.

[@southparkfan2717]

I want to come to New Zealand for a biking trip. Probably won't happen because I'm part of the American peasant middle class. Nice anthem. As much as this my shock you I'm American but I will watch the Rugby World Cup (however once the Eagles get knocked out of it which is inevitable, this might piss you off, I'm going for the Springbok after that).

[@BrettUpton1]

Congrats to the All-Blacks from Canada!

[@MrCyberSaint]

Greetings from Sister country, Wales. If anyone is wondering why Wales is very similiar to New Zealand

[@fedepinnaattosecondo]

i love maori's version..it's good in your anthem you have both maori and english words,it is quite fantastic. greetings from italia!

[@SLBESTRELA]

i was there with a group of real good friends from Portugal after that i have the honor and pleasure to have in my team a good rugby players from NZ . Every day i thank GOD to have this people be my friends.

[@MichelleBForde]

Mate, you have obviously not heard the Swedish national anthem. It's totally rad and off the hook. Makes me shiver and shake every time I hear it. Also check out the Irish national anthem because it's like so awesome, it's like "no way, this can't be true", yeah, you know what I mean. Peace out, bitches!

[@desnibelungen]

I always have to laugh to myself when I read or hear people say "_All_ [insert race / nationality here] are ignorant prejudiced racist trash." That phone call is from your buddy Kettle, Mr. Pot. E Ihoa Atua is one of the best anthems in the world - I should know, I've heard 7 of them performed at sports events in the home country. Anyone else knocking either the US or NZ say that? Then come talk to me. Til then, small lesson - people is people everywhere. We ain't all that different.

[@Bloomazz]

@indiebhoy It is? Is that something to do with our unwritten constitution or perhaps our royal flag is historically our "national flag"? I do feel reassured to know that if the unthinkable happens I wont have to live under St Georges Cross. Also many countries have St George and presumably his cross. Any idea why England is represented by Georges Cross in the Union Jack? Oh and sorry I assume I come off as a pathetic petty nationalist, I just really don't want to see my country split in twain

[@Bloomazz]

@glasgow1234 I'm sorry but "seeing" countries doesn't make them so. Scotland has not and will not vote to leave the union. The Union Jack would remain as it is in the event however as the precedence has been set when Ireland left the union. It also makes sense in the fact my family down the years fought and died under that banner and through it we pay respect to all of the British soldiers who died. It may surprise you but the union jack is not a tired rag. New Zealanders can be proud to have it

[@Bloomazz]

@glasgow1234 Who says that it wont be a recognised flag? I think we countrymen, we fine British gentlemen of this great island chain we were born can atleast agree the flag shall remain. If need be we English(and welsh) will take on the mantle of the Union Jack and all the honour it brings, just as we did when Ireland was taken by the forces of circumstance and opportunity. PS, I wont degrade myself by begging for "thumbs up" my patriotism is firmer than that.

[@sneakerfishsam]

@sadie46A It's not a dumb question at all. NZ has 3 official languages - English, Maori and NZ Sign Language. It's been common now to sing the national anthem in both English and Maori for quite a while. Maori, being a vowel based language, sounds particularly appropriate in song. As for NZ sign language, they have just started showing it on tv but there's actually a person signing the national anthem. It's to demonstrate both Maori and Pakeha (white) cultures and language in NZ.

[@koorja1]

@JOSHTRUS Firstly most Aborigines don't speak their native languages anymore and the ones that claim to is just some shitty pidgin of English. And secondly, Maori can be on the whole mutually intellible throughout nz, whereas aboriginal languages are completley different on one side of aus from the other, having an aboriginal language in our anthem would only respresent like 0.00001 of the population

[@AshleyHassell1970]

@schneke1 new south wales, tasmania and queensland were originally convict settlements, Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria started out as free settlements. WA (where I come from) had "ticket of leave" convicts (not-very-naughty convicts) from 1851 to 1879 in order to deal with the chronic labour shortage of the times. Mind you, isnt it also true that the New Zealand colony was originally an outpost of the New South Wales colony? :) :) :)

[@jamiexxxx147]

Hi guys. I am an English guy married to a Welsh girl, and this has taught me a lot about nationalist issues. I have to say that some of the comments below make me feel a little uncomfortable. It doesn't tend to go down well when someone from one country tries to lecture or dictate to another where their loyalties should lie. Mutual respect and understanding of cultural differences and national identities has to be the best way. We can all enjoy our own and other countries without falling out.

[@blaugrana77]

Response to Valldaran God Defend New Zealand has profound verses. It's a pity they don't sing the latter verses. And I'm not from NZ or have ever even been remotely close to NZ. "Let peace not war be our boast But should foes assail our coast Make us then a mighty host God defend New Zealand Lord of battles in thy might Put our enemies to flight MAY OUR CAUSE BE JUST AND RIGHT God defend New Zealand" Profound! Fantastic anthem. Cheers from New York

[@lamsalgado]

Greetings to NEW ZEALAND from BRAZIL! All Brazilians who know this wonderful country love it and its people! it´s so special and moving that the first part is sung in Maori, the first owners of the land! New Zealand is an example to the world ! OC, the besides being sacred as all National Anthems, NZ NAnthem is beautiful !!!!

[@qwertykiwi]

"If someone challenges you with a reply you go ape shit!"... uhh you unlike me was the one who had to resort to swearing ect... so im pretty sure its you that loses that comp. "But i was born in a free country and you weren't." NZ´s just as free as the US, get over it. Infact it would be alot safer in some places to travel on a NZ passport, rather than a US passport.

[@shabomb]

I think most Western countries have a problem with racism but it usually takes the form of xenophobia, especially since the face of NZ cultural makeup is changing so fast. NZ does have a high tax rate and high interest rate making it difficult for mortgages but hoping we have a change of govt. later this year to incentivise business, tax cuts etc.

[@09BowornratP]

oh come on man, where is ur english pride? I'm not even english but I'm 100% behind england. If u didnt notice, at the 2007 rugby world cup final, EVERY english player sang God save the queen except maybe wilko, but in the end, u could see him singing it. Have some faith mate, English rugby is so inferior to others in terms of passion. You should keep believing, cuz i will

[@Louisiana1897]

''E Ihowa Atua, O ngä iwi mätou rä, Äta whakarongona; Me aroha noa Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tö atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa'' The Maori part ;) New Zealand♥ ''home sweet home''

[@e0o9kii]

@millersofkent93 I'm also American. I think we played well out there but I for the RWC2011, I congratulate NZ. Maybe if we replace all our rugby players with African-Americans and Samoan-Americans next time then the Eagles could win or at least get to the quarter finals.

[@stuwieNZ]

@JerrySpringerRooms yes, but however Nz is voted #2nd most peaceable country in the world voted by the world itself. unfortunately the problems are world-wide not just in NZ ofc. This is also because immigrants all over have taken over jobs here in NZ.. leaky houses are the least of problems..

[@historybuff5341]

@LadyFlatz Beautiful lyrics, fantastic tune. It more shows respect and love or one's home country, instead of glorifying or adoring it. I still love th Star Spangled Banner (it is my home anthem after all), but God Defend New Zealand will hold a special place in my heart.

[@EasyCompanyAirborne]

crust. The United States was under English domination too. Americans fought these tyrants and won. South Africa, like New Zealand is well and truly associated with Holland. Even Australia was called New Holland and the bottom bit is Tasmania which is also Dutch.

[@MormonSaltLakeCity]

41 people are from mexico

[@MormonSaltLakeCity]

41 people are indonesians

[@ignorantpom]

@XRSA Well to be fair - it is quite a jaunty tune. Which makes sense since it was composed by Englishmen. The Yanks can take all the cred' for those 'inspiring' lyrics though. Anyway - I rather enjoy the SA anthem. Very upbeat.

[@jolicia12]

im right with you, im british, but when i hear the new zealand national anthem, especially over Englands, its just so much more full of heart, and is to do with the country and people, rather than just the gueen like with the english

[@flanobanano]

bloody kiwis haha i just went to the bledisloe :(... Theyre good and rugby for sure. Im glad they have the bled and tri nations and not SA. Hopefully NZ goes against ENG and then AUS against France in NZ world cup... that way we can both help a neighbour out.

[@timnijsse3]

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.

[@xtreme1002003]

As an American, I would like to extend full condolences to the people of New Zealand for the terrible quake that happened there recently. America supports you and we wish you the best.

[@stephycok1]

Ok guys, how about we stop making this about the Muslims and start talking about how GREAT the NZ national anthem is!!!!!! WHERE'S THE LOVE?????? p.s Analiz3ppy, Offensive is spelt with an O!

[@SLBESTRELA]

i was there wtith a group of real good friends from Portugal after that i have the honnor and pleasure to have in my team a good rugby players from NZ . Every day i thank GOD to have this people be my friends.

[@stuwieNZ]

@JerrySpringerRooms hmm lemme guess na... why shuld i? new Zealand is the #2 best country in the world & the most livable too.. so yeah maybe its because they culdnt get in NZ lmao! and its true most of them fail to get in.

[@sbasmaling]

What a load!!! My Husband is from N.Z and all the whanau live their, I have been their and I have NEVER seen racism to Maori! They have soooo much! Racism is not a problem. The crime rate and the economy, that is a problem.

[@ln9108]

I like an anthem that can be sung with passion. New Zealand has a very passionate anthem and Ireland's anthem is pretty good too. But it's sad to say that Australia's anthem doesn't bring out that kind of passion.

[@tottialex88]

best anthem ever long live NZ!!!!!

[@ilove1994]

oh to me the best countries on erith are New ZEaland America England Germany the Netherlands Belgium Denmark Finland Chile Columbia Australia Mexico FRance Austria and Portugal .

[@TomAraya23]

well done for wt losing against france in rwc.when it matters they dnt perform. they should stick with playing rugby rather then show offing in anthems and haka. grow up!!!

[@Gavichap]

Well, once I went to Australia and out of the blue a madman punched me in the chest while I was walking along the city sightseeing. But I don't hold all Australians responsible for the mad act of a nutter.

[@RibbidiBibbidi]

Whats with all the comments about the USA this clip is of NEW ZEALAND'S national anthem at an All Blacks just learn to appreciate it!!! Get over the USA thing! Btw I'm a Kiwi and proud of it!!!!

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

@valleyschool93 Now that was uncalled for - I made a perfectly reasonable comment and you have to be abusive like that. They ARE singing in Maori at the start - what's wrong with saying that?

[@JepJep92]

@schneke1 Well the same could be said for many other settlements named after places that don't have any connection to it. well... let's just be grateful... it's a pretty good name ! :P

[@Someloke8895]

I have no problem with another religion, but I have problems when people ignore the religion my country/nation was built upo. You know what, don't reply to this.

[@MajorLeeScrewed]

I'm sure no one is brave enough to be racist to Maoris. And anyway, why would anyone even do such a thing? Anyway, the New Zealand national anthem sounds awesome, as always.

[@AndyMooreNZ]

I'm embarassed to be a Kiwi when I watch this video. The jazzed up style, and the expressionless faces, the half-hearted attempt from our men in black is just appalling.

[@85019076]

Brought tears to my eyes. You Kiwis went out of your way to help me when I drove through Northern NZ. After I get in country, let's bar entry into NZ from foreigners. A Wannabe Kiwi

[@kimberlygraham7687]

I may be American,but deep in my heart I'm an All Blacks Fan. The Kapo O Pango rocks. I want to live in NZ, because it's a beautiful country. Maybe the All Blacks can teach me the Haka.

[@georgeamery]

What nonsense. when we white Brits call ourselves "native people" we are howled down and called racist. It should be sung in the language of the majority which is I believe is English.

[@jaineynzed]

@stuwieNZ I wouldn't waste your breath stu, JerrySpringer is clearly a troll and a fool and when you argue with a fool they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

[@itak365]

That's still really cool how the anthem seems to be always sung with the Maori and English verses. Definitely goes to show that New Zealand cares a lot about its cultural identity.

[@Spivias]

i luv the nz even tho im in USA and i love how that team of whatever they are playing actually mouth the words of their national anthem in USA, most people just stand there like a stick

[@libertyordeaf]

And this is from someone from - wait for it - Salt Lake City?! One of the most barren characterless places I have ever been too. Please stay there.

[@southparkfan2717]

@Nowar9000 Then you should just play along with all the Canadian stereotypes. Extremely polite, become a Mountie, and tripple the number of times you say "eh".

[@ch18nzl]

Hey to all New Zealanders watch the All Black play England at their home ground at Twickenham, London on Sunday 7 November at 3:30 am (NZ TIME) "GO THE ALL BLACKS".

[@ch18nzl]

Hey everyone watch the All Blacks thrash Australia when they start their 2010 End Of Year Tour on Saturday 30 October 2010 at 9:30 pm (NZ TIME), GO THE ALL BLACKS (: