When did the NZ national anthem change?

“God Save the Queen” was New Zealand’s sole national anthem until the 1970s. In May 1973 a remit to change the New Zealand flag, declare a New Zealand republic and change the national anthem was voted down by the Labour Party at their national conference.

Was Thomas Bracken a Freemason?

Bracken had been born into a Catholic family but lapsed in the faith, and was for many years a freethinker and a Mason.

Why does NZ have 2 national anthems?

New Zealand is unique for having two national anthems of equal standing – God Defend New Zealand and God Save The Queen. Both were inspired by patriotism, yet written in very different circumstances.

When did NZ stop singing God Save The Queen?

God Save the Queen It remained the country’s sole national anthem until 1977. There is no authorised version of the anthem as the words are a matter of tradition; only the first verse is usually sung.

Who wrote God Defend NZ?

Thomas Bracken
Thomas Henry Smith
God Defend New Zealand/Lyricists

Do any countries have two national anthems?

Denmark is one of only two countries, along with New Zealand, to have two national anthems. The other official song is ‘Kong Christian stod ved højen mast’, which as a national and royal anthem tends to be heard on military and royal occasions.

Where is Thomas Bracken from?

Clones, IrelandThomas Bracken / Place of birthClones is a small town in western County Monaghan, Ireland. The area is part of the Border Region, earmarked for economic development by the Irish Government due to its currently below-average economic situation. Wikipedia

Which country has the oldest national anthem in the world?

The oldest national anthem is Great Britain’s “God Save the Queen,” which was described as a national anthem in 1825, although it had been popular as a patriotic song and used on occasions of royal ceremonial since the mid-18th century.

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