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Governments New Branding: English Takes Center Stage

The New Zealand government is revamping its official branding, placing English prominently. New logos have been issued to ministries and departments, with websites to follow suit by June. The change reverses the previous order, with New Zealand Government now bolded above Te Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa. This move aligns with the coalition agreement from 2023, prioritizing English due to its prevalence among New Zealanders. While some parties, like NZ First and ACT, support the change, others, such as the Green Party and Labour, criticize it as a distraction from more pressing issues. Public Service Minister Paul Goldsmith defends the decision, emphasizing its simplicity and the continued use of both languages.

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