God defend New Zealand
Did you know that New Zealand’s National Anthem was written as a poem in the 1870’s? There was a competition to compose music which was in 1876 by the Saturday Advertiser and judged by three prominent Melbourne musicians, with a prize for ten guineas.
The winner of the competition was Tasmanian- born John Joseph Woods of Lawrence, New Zealand who composed the melody in the single sitting the evening after finding out about the competition. The song was first performed at the Queen’s Theatre, Prince Street, New Zealand on Christmas Day, 1876.
The song became popular during the 19th century and early 20th century, and in 1940 the New Zealand government made it copy- right and made it New Zealand’s national hymn in time for that year’s centennial celebrations.
7 comments:
This information report is really informative. Easy to understand because of the structure you have used. Well done.
Dear Irasa,
This is a very informative report. It is really easy to understand. Well Done and keep it up.
From Maria
Your information report is so great and readable.It is very clear to read and if someone from overseas reads this report they will quickly know how the national anthem of New Zealand started and when it was first established.
Wow what a great report writing it was really intresting.
From Martha
Dear irasa,
this is very good piece of work.Keep it up and don't give up!!!!
Kaisara
New Zealand is a lucky country because we are able to have two national anthems in one song
p.s this is wonderful writing
From Martha
I didn't know that the New Zealand national anthem was a poem before it became a song.
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