evidence: In 1897, Premier Richard Seddon presented a copy of words and music to Queen Victoria.[4] The song became increasingly popular during the early 20th century, and in 1940 the New Zealand government bought the copyright and made it New Zealand's 'national hymn' in time for that year's centennial celebrations.[6] It was used at the British Empire Games from 1950 onwards, and first used at the Olympics during the 1952 Summer Olympics, when both it and God Save the King was played following Yvette Williams' victory in the 1952 long jump.[8] It next played during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.[note 1] Following the performance at the Munich games, a campaign began to have the song adopted as the national anthem.[10] [...] - ^ a b "New Zealand's national anthems". Ministry of Culture and Heritage. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2017. [...] - National anthems, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage - "God Defend New Zealand" – Audio of the national anthem of New Zealand, with information and lyrics - Page about the national anthem Archived 25 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine includes a recording by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - Arrangement of "God Defend New Zealand" formerly played on New Zealand television at the beginning and close of each day's programming on YouTube - National Anthem performed in sign language, 3 News, 5 May 2011