The first verse of 'God defend New Zealand' is sung before rugby test matches, and people often complain that the All Blacks appear not to be singing along with it. This 1994 cartoon hints at some possible reasons.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference:
A-317-067
Cartoon by Bob Brockie
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