National anthems of New Zealand

New Zealand has two official national anthems: "God Defend New Zealand and "God Save the Queen". Legally they have equal status, but "God Defend New Zealand" is more commonly used, and is popularly referred to as the "national anthem".
"God Save the Queen" was the sole national anthem until 1977, but is now most often only played when the sovereign, Governor-General or other member of the Royal Family is present, or on some occasions such as Anzac Day.
"God Defend New Zealand" was written by Thomas Bracken in the 1870s, 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. It was used at the British Empire Games from 1950 onward, and at the Olympics from 1972. Following the performance at the Munich games, a campaign began to have the song adopted as the national anthem.
In 1976 a petition was presented to Parliament asking "God Defend New Zealand" to be made...