New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’
2 sources·Updated August 3, 2026

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- Geo News·4h agoNew Zealand officially recognizes English as national language despite criticism: Here's why
New Zealand officially recognizes English as national language despite criticism: Here's why New Zealand has formally recognized English as one of its official languages after Parliament passed a new law despite strong criticism that this was unnecessary and politically
Read at Geo News → - Guardian World·21h agoNew Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’
Passing of bill gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’ Legislation recognising English as an official language of New Zealand has been passed by parliament, prompting derision…
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