History of Oceania

Who wrote the New Zealand National Anthem?

The New Zealand National Anthem "God Defend New Zealand" has two versions—a Māori-language version ("Aotearoa") and an English-language version.

1. Māori Version ("Aotearoa"):

- Lyrics: Thomas Smith (1818-1879)

- English Translation: Premier Richard Seddon

2. English Version ("God Defend New Zealand"):

- Lyrics: Thomas Bracken (1843-1898)

- Music: John Joseph Woods(1849-1934)