John Joseph Woods

John Joseph Woods
John Joseph Woods
Born	1849; Van Diemen's Land
Died	9 June 1934 (aged 85); Lawrence, New Zealand
Known for	Composer of "God Defend New Zealand"
Spouse	Harriet Plunket
Children	4

John Joseph Woods (1849 – 9 June 1934) 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.^[1] Woods was also the Tuapeka County Council clerk for 55 years.^[2]

^ Cryer, Max (2004). Hear Our Voices, We Entreat. Auckland: Exisle Publishing. p. 37. ISBN 0-908988-35-4.
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[cryer-1] Cryer, Max (2004). Hear Our Voices, We Entreat. Auckland: Exisle Publishing. p. 37. ISBN 0-908988-35-4.

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John Joseph Woods
Born	1849 Van Diemen's Land
Died	9 June 1934 (aged 85) Lawrence, New Zealand
Known for	Composer of "God Defend New Zealand"
Spouse	Harriet Plunket
Children	4