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New Zealand's English language move criticized
New Zealand has passed a bill making English one of the country's official languages, alongside Māori and Sign Language. Although English is already widely used—spoken by more than 95% of the population—opponents consider this decision unnecessary and resource-intensive, especially since it will not fundamentally change rights or the use of the language. Supporters, on the other hand, believe the law officially affirms the status of English and recognizes it legislatively, without granting new rights. The Māori language, which was spoken by the indigenous population, still undergoes efforts to revitalize and integrate it into society; it was the primary language before British colonization.
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