<P> English is the de facto official and predominant language of New Zealand . Almost the entire population speak it either as native speakers or proficiently as a second language . The New Zealand English dialect is most similar to Australian English in pronunciation , with some key differences . The Māori language ( te reo Māori ) of the indigenous Māori people was made the first de jure official language in 1987 . New Zealand Sign Language ( NZSL ) has also been officially recognised since 2006 . Many other languages are used by New Zealand 's minority ethnic communities . </P>
<P> English is the de facto official and predominant language of New Zealand . Almost the entire population speak it either as native speakers or proficiently as a second language . The New Zealand English dialect is most similar to Australian English in pronunciation , with some key differences . The Māori language ( te reo Māori ) of the indigenous Māori people was made the first de jure official language in 1987 . New Zealand Sign Language ( NZSL ) has also been officially recognised since 2006 . Many other languages are used by New Zealand 's minority ethnic communities . </P>
in new zealand what language do they speak
in new zealand what language do they speak
English The Māori language ( te reo Māori )
English The Māori language ( te reo Māori )