for all ages 5 years & upwards
Verse one versions, plus the full five verse version, each in English and Maori, plus instrumental backing. Pitched especially for children to sing along.
Excellent for primary school, and also suitable for intermediate and secondary.
This UCA recording of God Defend New Zealand is particularly useful for schools.
We offer English and Maori versions of not only the popular one-verse anthem but also the full five verses.
He wa pono tenei hei akorango mo tatou katoa kia mohio tika ki tenei Inoi.
The free down-loadable background notes include the lyrics of the full version in both English and Maori.
The Maori lyrics have been verified and back-translated by Maori Language Commissioner, Professor Timoti Karetu.
Teachers will also value the background notes on the history of God Defend New Zealand, and writers such as Sir Kingi Ihaka - who translated it into Maori.
UCA gives permission for educational institutions to use this recording free of performance copyright charges for school events.
Free Downloads
- New Zealand National Anthem Notes and Lyrics - PDF (190kb) - (http://www.ucamusic.com/download/National _Anthem_Notes_Lyrics.pdf)
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Track Titles
- First Verse Vocal - English
- First Verse Vocal - Maori
- Full Version - English
- Full Version - Maori
- Verse One: Instrumental backing
- Full Version: Instrumental backing