New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’
New Zealand's parliament has passed legislation officially recognizing English as a national language, placing it on equal legal footing with Māori and New Zealand sign language. The move has drawn widespread criticism from linguists, legal experts, and Māori lawmakers who argue it is unnecessary and pointless, given that English is already spoken by 95% of the population.
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New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’
New Zealand's parliament has passed legislation officially recognizing English as a national language, placing it on equal legal footing with Māori and New Zealand sign language. The move has drawn widespread criticism from linguists, legal experts, and Māori lawmakers who argue it is unnecessary and pointless, given that English is already spoken by 95% of the population.
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