God of Nations at Thy feet E Ihowā Atua In the bonds of love we meet O ngā iwi mātou rā Hear our voices, we entreat Āta whakarongona God defend our free land Me aroha noa Guard Pacific’s triple star Kia hua ko te pai From the shafts of strife and war Kia tau tō atawhai Make her praises heard afar Manaakitia mai God defend New Zealand Aotearoa