Abstract:English, the Maori language and New Zealand Sign Language are New Zealand's official languages, with English being the most commonly used. Maori make up approximately 15 percent of the population. New Zealand English is one of the youngest varieties of English and is distinctive in that its full formation and development are documented. An important aspect of the recognition of the existence of a national variety of the English language in New Zealand is the codification of the national norm of the literary la… Show more
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