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'Aotearoa' in Te Korimako

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'Aotearoa' in <em>Te Korimako</em>

In 1882 'Aotearoa', Thomas Smith's Māori translation of 'God defend New Zealand', was published in Te Korimako. The version shown includes a number of changes made by Te Korimako editor Charles Davis. His suggestions were not taken up, and the original Thomas Smith version continued to be used unchanged in the 19th century.

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Niupepa: Maori newspapers

Reference: Te Korimako, 16 Mei (May), 1882, p.2

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Jane McRae, Māori newspapers and magazines – ngā niupepa me ngā moheni – Philanthropist and church newspapers, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/document/42407/aotearoa-in-te-korimako (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Jane McRae, published 26 August 2013.