English, Maori
New Zealand National Anthem - Aotearoa/God Defend New Zealand
English translation
New Zealand National Anthem - Aotearoa/God Defend New Zealand
E Ihowā Atua,
O Lord,1God,
O ngā iwi mātou rā
Of our nations
Āta whakarangona;
Hear us,
Me aroha noa
With great love
Kia hua ko te pai;
Let prosperity pour out
Kia tau tō atawhai;
Let Your blessings flow
God of Nations at Thy feet,
God of Nations at Thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific's triple star
Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.
God defend New Zealand.