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Anthem in sign language

New Zealand Sign Language is one of the country's official languages. In 2011 Deaf Aotearoa, the national organisation for the deaf community, produced a DVD with performances of 'God defend New Zealand' in English, Māori and sign language.

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Nancy Swarbrick, National anthems – New Zealand’s anthems, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/interactive/33759/anthem-in-sign-language (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 2 April 2012.