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

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

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’ Legislation recognising English as an official language of New Zealand has been passed by parli…

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