What is the official language of New Zealand?

griffinj

English and Maori http://www.newzealand.worldweb.com/TravelEssentials/Languages/8-732.html Dec 03 03, 5:25 PM

Suz82

On April 6, 2006 New Zealand Sign Language became the third official language of NZ, along side English and Maori. All three are protected by law. http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewNewsletter.aspx?DocumentID=25420 http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=25408 Jun 23 06, 7:28 PM

myrab51

English (98% Māori (4.2%) NZ Sign Language (0.6%) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_zealand Sep 28 07, 6:28 AM

davin8

Maori and NZSL (New Zealand sign language) are the only official languages of New Zealand. English has never been given official status, but is the defacto official language of the country, by virtue of the fact that it is used in government departments and sessions, and that a very large majority of the population speaks it and nothing else. http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/the_new_zealand_curriculum/official_languages Oct 16 08, 3:36 PM

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