This anthem was adopted in 1940 as a national hymn. It was adopted as a national anthem along with "God Save the King" in 1977. A national anthem of New Zealand. Lyricist(s): Thomas Bracken (English), Thomas Henry Smith (Māori) Composer: John Joseph Woods Māori lyrics is available under the English lyrics. == Preceded by == "God Save the King" (still used as an anthem) https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2811809 == Other anthem(s) == "God Save the King" https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2811809 == English lyrics == 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. == Māori lyrics == 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