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#NZ olympic games
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1
Which one of these teams did the NZ Olympic men's rugby sevens team manage to win against?
Australia
Japan
Kenya
Fiji
2
Why was the Olympic diving pool in the news a lot last week?
it is cracked and leaking
it is too shallow to meet the usual Olympic regulations
The diving board was too high for competitors
it has turned green
3
For which olympic sport is this man New Zealand's head coach?
cycling
rowing
swimming
rugby
4
Name this famous All Black
Buck Shelford
Johnny McCaw
Colin Meads
Steve Hansen
5
True or false, all Russian athletes have been banned from the 2016 Paralympics?
False
True
6
Why has a small Auckland brewing company been forced to change some of their beer labels?
Steinlager have said the labels are too similar to their own
the percentage of alcohol on the label was incorrect
their word "beer" was spelt incorrectly on the label
some labels include the name of a Maori ancestress
7
Which medal did rowers Hamish Bond and Eric Murray win in the men's pairs?
Plastic
Silver
Bronze
Gold
8
What is the name of the kiwi Olympian that won gold in the men's single skull rowing event?
Marty Drysdale
Mahee Drysandals
Marty Dinsdale
Mahe Drysdale
9
What caused last weeks power outage in the central North Island?
an alien spaceship accidentally landed on a powerstation
a heavy snow storm had taken down lines
a truck crash that took out an important power pylon
lightning strikes had damaged the lines
10
What did Kiwi entertainer Parris Goebel announce last week?
she has written a hip-hop dance Broadway musical
she has a lead roll in a Hollywood movie
she is releasing her own music album
she is going to be a judge on X-Factor NZ
11
What is the name given to the world famous albatross at Taiaroa Head near Dunedin.
Hinemoa
Maui
Moana
Alby Albatross
12
In which sport did Timaru athlete, Natalie Rooney, win a silver medal?
shooting
archery
cycling
kahooting
13
Which olympic sport is being played in this image?
Dodgeball
Handball
Foosball
Quiddich
14
A Ngapuhi leader has been fined after killing & possessing kereru birds. How much was his fine?
$12,500
$24,500
$56,500
$5,500
15
What placing did the New Zealand equestrian team achieve in Rio?
third
last
sixth
fourth
16
What type of trees were planted in Christchurch's Botanical gardens last week?
Christmas Trees
Cherry Trees
Kowhai Trees
Maple Trees
17
Valerie Adams won a silver medal in the shot-put. Which country was the gold medal winner from?
United States
Belarus
China
Russia
18
How much money does a New Zealand Olympic athlete get if they win a gold medal?
$25,000
$5,000
$0 and a pat on the back
$60,000
19
What medal did this Kiwi athlete win?
Chocolate Medal
Gold Medal
Bronze Medal
Silver Medal
20
Which country has this flag and sits in the top ten on the Olympic medal table?
Bulgaria
Belgium
Hungary
Germany
