So Kiwis prefer Australian anthem to our own?

The Herald reports:

Labour leader Andrew Little has described anthem as a “dirge” and said many New Zealanders preferred to sing along to anthem than our own.

Mr Little made the comment during in on the Flag Referendums Bill, a bill Labour is opposing despite Mr Little's own desire for a new flag and Labour's 2014 policy to start the process to secure that change.

Mr Little said while thousands of New Zealanders wanted a change of flag, they did not believe it was the right time.

“This is not a poor reflection on New Zealanders, many of whom would like something different. Many of them want a change to the national anthem too, because they are sick of singing a dirge every time you turn up to a festive occasion. Most of them sing along to the Australian national anthem before they sing along to our own.”

don't know any Kiwis do this. Genuinely interested if you do.

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