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