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The English Language Bill has passed its third and final reading at Parliament.
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English to become official language of NZ alongside Te Reo Māori and sign language
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The English Language Bill has passed its third and final reading at Parliament. English to become official language of NZ alongside Te Reo Māori and sign language
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