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A quiz for our annual conference
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1
Which of the following was NOT a theory about the origin of COVID-19?
It was created by a secret society of penguins
It originated from a wet market in Wuhan, China
It jumped from bats to humans
It accidentally leaked from a laboratory
2
Since the late 19th century, by how much has the average global temperature increased?
0.5 degrees
2 degrees
3 degrees
1.1 degrees
3
Which country has won the most Olympic medals?
Germany
Russia
USA
China
4
During the 1995 Rugby World Cup, what unexpected incident happened to the All Blacks before the final match?
They ate a mysterious meal that did not agree with half the team
Their team bus was hijacked by enthusiastic fans who wanted autographs
They accidently swapped jerseys and had to play in mismatched kits
They were mistaken for a local dance troupe
5
In the New Zealand TV show “Shortland Street,” what was the most memorable line ever uttered by a character?
'Is that a Kiwi in your pocket?'
'I need a coffee, stat'
'Quick, grab the sheep!'
'You're not in Guatemala now, Dr Ropata!'
6
Who is Korea's most popular music group?
BTS
Seventeen
Blackpink
EXO
7
During cloning, who is the new offspring a clone of?
The egg donor
The somatic cell donor
The surragate
8
A new piece of artwork by Banksy has appeared in the UK. Where did it show up?
In the sand on a beach
On the side of a London bus
In the sky
A hospital in Southampton
9
What is the population on the Chatham Islands?
8000
8
800
80
10
What was the primary financial instrument involved in the Global Financial Crisis of 2008?
Government Bonds
Mortgage-backed securities
Cryptocurrency
Corporate Stocks
11
Which technology company started off with this black and white scene?
Apple
Google
Oracle
IBM
12
If a tornado destroys your house, which clause might insurance refer to when denying your claim?
'Act of God' Clause
'Blame the Weather' Clause
'Force Majeure' Clause
'Oops, our bad' Clause
13
In 2022, what quirky event took place in New Zealand that amused the nation?
A group of penguins took over a local cafe
A kiwi bird was spotted hitchhiking on a tourist bus
A town held a competition to find the best sheep impersonatoe
A man attempted to surf on a giant pavlova
14
When did CCCFA come into play?
2003
2000
1995
2022
15
What does the term “dead cat bounce” refer to in finance?
Temporary recovery in stock prices after a significant fall
A financial analyst's favourite coffee shop
New investment strategy involving pet insurance
Type of high risk cryptocurrency
16
What do you call it when a cryptocurrency suddenly drops in value?
HODLing
Pumping
Dumping
Mooning
17
Which role did Winston Peters hold from 2005 to 2008 in the New Zealand government?
Minister of Health
Minister of Finance
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Justice
18
Who is the Olympic mascot for 2024?
Sonic
Pikachu
Phryge
Mika
19
Who was the most successful NZ cricket captain?
Stephen Fleming
Daniel Vettori
Kane Williamson
John Richard Reid
20
Which country has 11 time zones?
China
Russia
South Africa
Australia
21
Who said 'O for awesome' and 'P for a vowel' on the same episode of Wheel of Fortune?
Honourable Shane Jones
David Seymour
Temuera Morrison
David Tua
22
Who is the most decorated Olympian?
Usain Bolt
Michael Phelps
Mark Spitz
Carl Lewis
23
What did Travis reportedly do to impress Taylor Swift at a recent football game?
Wore a custom jersey with 'Swiftie' on the back
Caught a touchdown pass with one hand while holding a bouquet of roses
Performed a choreographer dance to 'Blank Space'
Sang 'Shake It Off' during halftime
24
What company advertised with 'Because you only have $4?'
KFC
Maccas
Burger King
Taco Bell
25
What new venture did Kim Kardashian's son, Saint, create in 2024?
Opening a pet grooming salon
Becoming a fashion designer
Launching a YouTube channel
A lemonade stand
26
In ancient Rome, where did wealthy people often store their money to keep it safe?
In the local bakery's oven
In a secret underground vault guarded by gladiators
Under the mattress
In the basements of temples
27
Which of the following is NOT a common practice in livestock farming?
Playing music to calm the animals
Using drones to monitor herds
Teaching sheep to do yoga
Giving cows names to improve milk production
28
Which of the following food trends originated in Japan and has become popular worldwide?
Sushi Burrito
Bubble Tea
Mochi Ice Cream
Ramen Burger
29
Which of the following was NOT a campaign promise made by any US president?
“A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage”
'Free ice cream for everyone'
'Make America Great Again'
'Yes We Can'
30
Why did the capital of NZ change from Auckland to Wellington?
Christchurch gets too cold in winter
Auckland couldn't be bothered with the politicians
The PM at the time hoped it would bring development to Windy Wellington
A panel of Australians designated Wellington was better suited from a visit
