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1
Which country has this flag?
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Turkey
Iran
2
What is the last name of this government minister?
Brownlee
Joyce
McClay
Bridges
3
What technology will Auckland Airport be trialling to remind visitors of biosecurity risks?
A 3D film tunnel
Lasers
Holograms
Robots
4
Why has the New Zealand Topshop clothing chain been in the news?
They were accused of selling clothes made using child labour
They have gone into receivership (a type of bankruptcy)
They are opening six new stores around the country
They will offer clothes at cheaper prices
5
Former NZ PM Helen Clark is in 3rd place on Richtopia most influential women list. Who's first?
Melania Trump
Hillary Clinton
Michelle Obama
Kim Kardashian
6
Why was National MP Steven Joyce in the news last week?
He had an egg thrown at him by a protestor
He said the Labour Party had an $11 billion budget shortfall
He is going to quit politics after the election
He has been accused of being a bad landlord by his tenants
7
Who is the illustrator of this book?
Quentin Blake
Dr. Suess
Roald Dahl
David Walliams
8
In which country was the photographer standing when they took this photo?
Mexico
USA
Canada
Cuba
9
Barack Obama wrote to Donald Trump. What was NOT written in the letter
Millions have placed their hopes in you
Take time for friends and family
hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure
Consider the safety of your citizens and don't trust Russia
10
What did the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announce last week?
They now believe that William's Mother Diana was murdered
They will appear in some mental health awareness adverts
They are expecting their third child
They are coming to New Zealand again
11
Members of a Tauranga swim squad got a surprise when they found themselves in the middle of a
pod of orca whales
pod of bottlenose dolphins
swarm of stinging jellyfish
shipping lane full of ships
12
Which party took TVNZ to court after being told they couldn't attend TVNZs minor parties debate
The ACT Party
The Maori Party
United Future Party
The Opportunities Party (TOP)
13
In which country would you be most likely to hear the language Hindi?
Indonesia
Pakistan
India
Kenya
14
What is the name of the category 5 hurricane that has devastated parts of the Caribbean?
Hurricane Ingrid
Hurricane Isaiah
Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Ivan
15
About 15 Colombian refugees are due to arrive in Invercargill next year. Where is Colombia?
Europe
Africa
Russia
South America
16
In which New Zealand city was this photo taken?
Kaikoura
Auckland
Dunedin
Christchurch
17
What caused damage to property in the West Coast community of Arahura last week?
Major flooding
A hail storm
An earthquake
A tornado
18
Who did Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett say had fewer human rights than others?
Members of the Labour Party
Beneficiaries
Serious criminals
Gang members
19
How much does it cost to attend the school that Prince George has just started?
Nothing as it is a state-funded school
$36,000
$120,000
$48,000
20
Transit NZ said electric vehicles can use bypass lanes in Auckland. What already has access?
Vehicles carrying at least two people
Any vehicle driven by a person over 65
Vehicles carrying at least four people
Drivers under the age of 20
