New Zealand National Anthem

from The Big Sing 2015
13-15 August 2015
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

[helstonoldboy]

I really don’t know why I find this so moving, but I keep coming back to it. I think watching them all smiling and belting out the Māori version as strongly as the English version just makes me so proud to be a Kiwi.

[daddybob]

I'm a New Zealander born here 1940. I love my country as a patriot, i am very proud to see all these young people from many countries, singing our anthem.
What a diverse and Multi cultural country we are. God bless New Zealand.

[formeh]

Awww...they all look so happy to sing their national anthem. I bet they're so proud to be new zealanders. Just beautiful!!! Much Aloha from Hawaii

[lopaaione]

Now I am homesick. Been away from home too long. Proud as Kiwi.

[ChequeTwice]

My grandparents moved with my mum and her sibling in '75. My uncle's a Kiwi. My grandad lived there since '75 and died 5 years ago, New Zealand you have a beautiful anthem both in English and Maori. I cry listening to this, thank you for looking after him and my family there.

[mrkey]

This is beautiful to watch..fills me! So many cultures enjoying what it is to be democratic and standing for freedom. Brings a tear to the eye to see the next generation so passionate and in love with home. One of my favourite national anthems along with S.A. and Wales..I will never decide which one! Much Love New Zealand from a Welsh/Englishman. XXX ( If i ever escape i would head your way no doubt - that is if i'm aloud!!!) Its like the best looking/strongest/happiest people on earth merged to make New Zealand - freaking amazing! Goosebumps and tears from the other side of the world...Love you.

[daanvreugdenhil]

Beautiful anthem of a beautiful country. I’ve been there 3 years ago. Really enjoyed my stay there. If I have to recommend one country you have to visit (If you have the chance), then it’ll be New-Zealand, no doubt. So much beautiful nature (The Fox and Joseph Glaciers, Milford Sound, the Redwoods), beautiful cities to visit (Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch). And beautiful special places (the living Maori village, near Lake Rotorua).

[technicalify]

This is soothing to hear, as "God Defend New Zealand" was first thing that came to mind after yesterday's horrible event in our beautiful little country. I don't understand that this happened here. Kia Kaha.

[emmettrynne]

E Ihowā Atua,
O ngā iwi mātou rā
Āta whakarangona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau tō atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa!


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!

[Matuku]

Just so proud of our youngsters. Multicultural, enthusiastic, look at their faces! So proud to be a kiwi! Multicultural... Asians as well as Maori, Pacific Islanders and Pakeha. They know what it is to be Kiwi!

[_adityachauhann]

Proud to have existed in the same time as the Kiwis! Love from India!

[marcodofootball]

Compared to Germany, never saw such a big group of people with such a variety of nationalities being proud to sing the anthem of the country they live in.

Hope the spirit of New Zealand once might spread around the world

[ryanbensberg]

I love that my anthem is a prayer, and we need it now more than ever.

[zaidhakim]

New Zealand truly has cracked multiculturalism. What a beautiful country! So diverse and all feel they are part of the nation and proud Kiwis.

[cmayfordian]

Absolutely amazing! Quite the best rendition I've ever heard

[AndreAFirenze]

*fantastic*. I'm Italian, i've a strong crush for New Zealand and i do hope to be there in 2022.

[savsofficial]

As a new zealander, i know this and in the living in auckland for 5 years, i really like this.

[SUVANSHTHUKRAL]

I am from newzealand i feel so proud on my country

[Swanoaks]

Amazing! New Zealand the Multi cultural country we can all be proud of . . . . Love My Home land . . . Kiwi from Virginia

[desertprince]

Like it one of my favourite anthem long live new zealand greetings from Qatar