Is English spoken in New Zealand?

Question

I'm from Massachusetts and I'm planning to visit the beautiful state of New Zealand this fall. I've heard Australia is full of surprises, so New Zealand is definitely one of the places I wish to visit. It appears to be the most popular state.

Anyway, is English widely spoken in New Zealand? Will I be able to understand them? I only know English. Or should I memorize a few phrases in the local language to communicate better? Please advise.

Answer 1

I guess as you speak Spanish in Massachusetts, what with it being one of the provinces of Mexico & everything, that you might struggle to be understood in the broken English you must speak.  I'm unsure if anyone will be able to understand your Pidgin English.  Also you've missed Fall (Autumn), it's now Winter here.

Answer 2

You will need to memorise the following:

"Baaaaaaaaah".

That should get you by.

Answer 3

New Zealand is a completely separate country to Australia. They aren't even close to each other as there is several hours flying time between the 2 countries across the ocean.

English is spoken in both New Zealand and Australia. It is the dominant language in both countries. Each has their own distinctive accent though.

Answer 4

Make sure you try their exotic local dish - fush and chups :-)

Answer 5

get a life your trolling is becoming tiresome

Answer 6

First of all New Zealand is not a state of Australia, it is a country in its own right.   Don't ever suggest to a New Zealander that they are a part of Australia.  It has the same effect as telling Canadians they are part of the USA.

English is the national language of New Zealand.  New Zealand English is probably closer to British English than Australian English is.   Remember that both of these countries were originally part of the British Empire.   So yes you will be understood everywhere you go.  Whether you understand them and their culture is another matter  entirely Americans have a habit of unintentionally offending people - mostly through ignorance of anything beyond their own borders.  

Both Australia and New Zealand are full of surprises in very different ways.  Australia (The hunkin big island) has an ancient landscape with a wide range of climates and unique animals and plants - many of which are quite famous for being nasty critters.   New Zealand (the two small islands south east of the hunkin big island) is  a very new landscape full of mountains and green plants that remind people of Europe before people came and messed it all up by living there.   They also have unique plants and animals, many of which will not kill you.

Both countries are well worth visiting.    Which ever one you do visit (or even both) be sure to do more than  just a whirlwind tour. Take the time to understand the people and pay attention to the culture around you.   The most important thing you can do is realise the world is a very big and diverse place and magical to boot.

Answer 7

You call New Zealand a 'state' of Australia, and you still plan to go visit there??? You brave, brave fool!

New Zealand is a country, it has nothing to do with Australia apart from being its neighbour, and yes, of course they speak English.

But do yourself a favour and research the places you want to visit before you get yourself beaten up for being an ignorant American tourist.

Edit: Thanks Ozmaniac, I did wonder if this person was a troll. I really didn't think anyone could be *that* stupid.

Answer 8

I see you're back with the same question.

Obviously you're a troll trying to stir people up.

Answer 9

yes english is spoken in New Zealand however you might also want to realise that New Zealand is not a state of Australia its a seperate country it would be like me saying i want to come to the U.S to visit the state of Canada

Answer 10

This guy's a troll. He asked the same question a couple of weeks ago and got heaps of answers so he knows the score. He's just trying to get a rise out of everyone - ignore him.

Answer 11

you've already asked this question, your obviously dumb AND forgetful!

i visited massuchusetts when i was in Canada, lovely state  must be one of the nicest in canada

Answer 12

No, take you  Icelandic/ English dictionary with you.

Answer 13

I think he should go to New Zealand and ask this question in one of the rougher pubs in Auckland.  That will solve the problem permanently.

Answer 14

yes, its english speaking.

practically the exact same as an Australian accent except of the pronounciation of some vowels