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English is not an official language of New Zealand despite it being spoken by 90% of the population.The two official languages are Te reo Māori and NZ sign language.

Apr 6, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: English is not an official language of New Zealand despite it being spoken by 90% of the population.The two official languages are Te reo Māori and NZ sign language.

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