* English: The official language of New Zealand, spoken by the vast majority of the population.
* Māori: The indigenous language of New Zealand, recognized as an official language alongside English. It is spoken by a significant minority of the population.
* New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL): The official sign language of New Zealand, recognized as an official language.
While English is the dominant language, New Zealand has a diverse linguistic landscape. Other languages spoken by significant communities include:
* Samoan: The most widely spoken language in the Pacific Islands community of New Zealand.
* Hindi: The most widely spoken language in the Indian community of New Zealand.
* Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese): The most widely spoken languages in the Chinese community of New Zealand.
* Other Pacific Island languages: Languages such as Tongan, Fijian, Cook Islands Māori, and Niuean are also spoken by significant communities.
It is worth noting that New Zealand also has a significant number of speakers of other languages, due to its diverse immigrant population.