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New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’

Passing of bill gives English same status as M?ori 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 from linguists and legal experts and a now-viral broadside from a M?ori MP who called it “pathetic”.

The English language bill became law on 30 July giving English, which is spoken by 95% of the country, the same official status as te reo M?ori (M?ori language) and New Zealand sign language.

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New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’ New Zealand Aug 3, 2026 New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’ Passing of bill gives English same status as M?ori 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...
New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’

Passing of bill gives English same status as M?ori 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...

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