Merge pull request #10138 from google/gftools_packager_ofl_playwritenz

Playwrite NZ: Version 1.004 added
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Emma Marichal
2026-01-21 17:59:07 +01:00
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source {
repository_url: "https://github.com/TypeTogether/Playwrite"
commit: "02e4e15767f5b6c2109413429fc51879b9507ab4"
archive_url: "https://github.com/TypeTogether/Playwrite/releases/download/v1.003/Playwrite-fonts.zip"
commit: "fbc8d9790feeba3a5d0c0b4ccdcf246d3c41526e"
files {
source_file: "OFL.txt"
dest_file: "OFL.txt"
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display_name: "Playwrite New Zealand"
minisite_url: "https://primarium.info/countries/new-zealand"
primary_language: "en_Latn"

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<p>
The style of handwriting currently taught in New Zealand is specified in
<em>Teaching Handwriting</em>, a Ministry of Education publication, which was developed
in response to teachers requests for guidance on the style of handwriting that
should be taught in primary school. Teachers and schools usually create their
own resources for handwriting instruction based on the style advocated in this
document. It was first released in 1985 and again in digital format in 2008.
Even though <em>Teaching Handwriting</em> outlines a progressive handwriting system that
advances from simplified print script to cursive writing, sometimes teachers
will not teach the latter if it is not practical given their students' learning
levels and other curriculum needs.
The style of handwriting currently taught in New Zealand is specified in <em>Teaching Handwriting</em>, a Ministry of Education publication, which was originally developed in response to teachers requests for guidance on the style of handwriting that should be taught in primary school. Teachers and schools usually create their own resources for handwriting instruction based on the style advocated in this document. It was first released in 1985 and its latest iteration was released in 2025. <em>Teaching Handwriting</em> outlines a progressive handwriting education system that advances from simplified print script to semi-joined cursive writing.
</p>
<p>
Playwrite New Zealand is a variable font with a weight range from Thin (100) to
Regular (400), and supports over 150 Latin-based languages.
It has a single-weight sibling with Guides,
<a href="https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Playwrite+NZ+Guides">Playwrite NZ Guides</a>,
designed to harmonize seamlessly with this main font while providing a
visual aid for primary school children.
Playwrite New Zealand was updated in 2025 in partnership with the Ministry of Education of New Zealand. It is a variable font with a weight range from Thin (100) to Regular (400), and supports over 150 Latin-based languages. It has a single-weight sibling with Guides, <a href="https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Playwrite+NZ+Guides">Playwrite NZ Guides</a>, designed to harmonize seamlessly with this main font while providing a visual aid for primary school children. The alphabet for earlier education stages is called <a href="https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Playwrite+NZ+Basic">Playwrite NZ Basic</a>.
</p>
<p>
To contribute, see
<a href="https://github.com/TypeTogether/Playwrite/">
github.com/TypeTogether/Playwrite</a>.
</p>
<hr />
<img src="Playwrite-New-Zealand-1.png" />
<img src="Playwrite-NZ_1.png" />
<h4>Playwrite New Zealand characteristics</h4>
<p>
This modern cursive style is extremely fast and slanted, featuring simplified
print-style uppercase letters. Notable are the open 'G' without a crossbar, a
serifed 'I', and a 'Y' with a slanted stem. The lowercase letters are
semi-connected, exhibiting a very fast and angular construction typical of
modern cursive styles based on italic forms. The letter 'f' has a straight
descender, and 'q' is distinguished by a short exit stroke that serves as a
finial, enhancing the dynamic and streamlined appearance of the script.
This modern cursive style is extremely fast and slanted, featuring simplified print-style uppercase letters. Notable are the open 'G' without a crossbar, a serifed 'I', and a 'Y' with a slanted stem. The lowercase letters are semi-connected, exhibiting a very fast and angular construction typical of modern cursive styles based on italic forms. The letter 'f' does not have a descender, and 'q' is distinguished by a short exit stroke that serves as a finial, enhancing the dynamic and streamlined appearance of the script.
</p>
<img src="Playwrite-New-Zealand-3.png" />
<img src="Playwrite-NZ_3.png" />
<h4>Family name in font menus</h4>
<p>
Playwrite New-Zealand appears in font menus with a two-letter country code
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The download .zip file includes the variable font and standard static ttf fonts
for each style.
</p>
<img src="Playwrite-New-Zealand-2.png" />
<img src="Playwrite-NZ_2.png" />
<h3>Playwrite fonts for schools</h3>
<p>

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