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Is Maori an official language?

April 26, 2017Language Maori official

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Is Maori an official language?

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A12. Yes. Maori is an official language of New Zealand (New Zealand Sign Language is the other official language, English exists as a lingua franca). New Zealand citizens can request to be addressed in Maori in a court of law, and the court is expected to provide a translator (oddly, the proceedings will only be recorded in English). Most public services are available only in English. Some government departments will provide translations or Maori-speaking public servants on request. Key government documents, such as the census and other documents of concern to Maori are usually translated into Maori.