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English Official? Debate Heats Up
A controversial bill seeks to officially codify English as a language of New Zealand, despite it already being the de facto national tongue—putting it on equal legal footing with Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Backed by National and NZ First, supporters claim it simply clarifies existing reality, while critics argue it’s divisive, unnecessary, and risks undermining the very languages that were fought for to gain official status. With public backlash mounting and opposition parties calling it offensive and misplaced, the debate has ignited fierce controversy as Parliament diverts…
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