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’ ...

New Zealand’s decision to recognise a new official language draws sharp criticism: ‘Embarrassing waste of time’ - English ...

Te reo Māori has had to fight for recognition after generations of suppression, while English has long dominated life in Aotearoa, professor Rawinia Higgins says.

The English Language Bill has passed its third and final reading at Parliament.

A leading language policy expert says Parliament’s decision to make English an official language has created unresolved legal and policy tensions with existing protections for te reo Māori and New […] ...

New Zealand’s new English Language Act makes English the country’s third statutory official language alongside Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Government advisers said there was ‘zero evid ...