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Kōrero: National anthems

State opening of Parliament, 1986

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Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Phillip, presided over the state opening of Parliament in 1986 during an official visit to New Zealand. On that occasion 'God save the Queen' was played (but not sung) as part of the royal salute. 

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Nancy Swarbrick, National anthems – New Zealand’s anthems, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/video/33760/state-opening-of-parliament-1986 (accessed 25 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Nancy Swarbrick, i tāngia i te 2 April 2012.