New zealand official language
The official languages of New Zealand are:
- English
- Māori (also known as Te Reo Māori)
Māori is an official language under the Māori Language Act 1987, which recognizes the importance of the language and provides for its use in government, education, and other areas of public life. However, English is the more widely spoken language in New Zealand and is used as the primary language for most official purposes.
It's worth noting that New Zealand has a unique language situation, with a significant number of people speaking Māori as a first or second language. According to the 2018 census, around 173,000 people in New Zealand can speak Māori, which is around 3.7% of the population.