[1] In 2005, the Tokelau legislature announced a contest for an anthem for the islands.

After a four-year selection process, an entry by Eric Lemuelu Falima was chosen as the winner.

The lyrics were subsequently debated and revised until March 2012, when the anthem was adopted.

Toku fenua, tau aganuku Tau fuka ke agiagia Lototahi, tumau hi to fakavae Tokelau mo te atua Te Atua o Tokelau

Do bless Tokelau Carefully tend the peaceful ito