New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-08-03 14:06 UTC+10:00
Section: New Zealand
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, World News
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Snippet:
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’
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