Petition request
That the House of Representatives urge the Government to replace the 5 verses of God Defend New Zealand with: Every creed and every race, We are one in freedom's place, Friends to all, both near and far, AOTEAROA. Equal status for us all, Under fair and honest law, Helping those who need a hand, Forge ahead New Zealand.
Petition reason
I believe this change will update the anthem's 1870s-style lyrics and also rectify the criticisms that it is racist (there is no mention of Maori), sexist (mentions men only), unduly religious, and too lengthy (only the shorter, eight-line version is ever played). View a performance of the new words here: https://vimeo.com/422090220 (password = nzanthem)
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| Number of signatures: | 87 |
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| Date presented: | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Considered by: | Petitions |
| SC Report(s): | 18 Feb 2022 (Final) |
| Presenting member: | Hon Ginny Andersen |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2021 |