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[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 weeks ago

I agree, this should be a tick box exercise at best.

We teach it in schools, it is the first language of the vast bulk of kiwis....we write all out legal documentation in English.

The way to avoid the culture war is just to tick the box and don't mention it.

When they next try the bait, just say "oh yes, that was an oversight, it is already done". Dismiss the concern, and when they claim victory, give them a "well done, but we do have more important things to work on now" type response.