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

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

Upston said the Board is entering an important period as it helps deliver the 10-year New Zealand Sign Language Strategy, which was launched last year.

The New Zealand Parliament has passed the English Language Bill, formally recognising English as an official language of New ...

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 ...