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John Joseph Woods

New Zealand songwriter (1849–1934)

  • Fame38.0
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia133
Lived 1849–1934, aged 85New Zealand
New ZealandNew ZealandMusiciansSinger / Musician
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  • Era
    1849–1934
    Aged 85
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Updated 2026-06-24

John Joseph Woods was a New Zealand teacher and songwriter. He is best known for winning a competition to set "God Defend New Zealand", a poem by Thomas Bracken, to music. By doing this, he composed the tune to what later became New Zealand's national anthem. Woods was also the Tuapeka County Council clerk for 55 years.

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