Aotearoa Forevermore

Verse 1

From Cape Reinga to the southern seas,

Mountains standing tall in the breeze.

Silver fern beneath the stars so bright,

Guiding every heart through the night.

Rolling hills and crystal streams,

Home of hope and endless dreams.

Voices rise from every shore,

Aotearoa forevermore.

Pre-Chorus

Hear the call across the land,

Side by side we'll always stand.

Chorus

Aotearoa, strong and free,

Land of courage, land of sea.

Kiwis singing loud and proud,

Beneath the long white cloud.

From the beaches to the snow,

Every heart will always know.

This is home where spirits soar,

New Zealand forevermore.

Verse 2

Kōwhai blooms in golden light,

Southern Cross shines through the night.

Rivers run from peaks so high,

Where the kea learns to fly.

From the haka's mighty roar,

To the waves along the shore.

Every culture, every voice,

Together we rejoice.

Bridge

Black and silver, proud we stand,

Hand in hand across the land.

Looking forward, honouring the past,

Building dreams that always last.

Final Chorus

Aotearoa, shining bright,

Beacon in the southern light.

Every valley, every sound,

Beauty all around.

Raise your voices, let them ring,

Hear the whole world proudly sing.

One proud nation, ever true,

New Zealand—we stand with you!

Outro

Aotearoa... forever free.

Our home for eternity.