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Whats happening in the world during August 2016.
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1
What was special about a recent skydive in Simi Valley, California?
He was wearing a superman suit
set a record for the most people to jump from the same plane
the skydiver was 100 years old
the skydiver jumped without opening a parachute
2
What type of trees were planted in Christchurch in memory of the victims of the earthquakes?
Cherry trees
Gum trees
Kowhai trees
Maple trees
3
How many Russian athletes have been cleared to compete in the Rio games?
1420
271
59
20
4
What name was given to the world famous albatross at Taiaroa Head near Dunedin recently?
Maui
Moana
Hinemoa
Hector
5
In which sport did Timaru athlete, Natalie Rooney, win a silver medal?
swimming
shooting
cycling
archery
6
What medal did this Kiwi athlete win?
Bronze
Silver
None
Gold
7
How much money does a New Zealand Olympic athlete get if they win a gold medal?
$25,000
$5,000
$0
$60,000
8
Which Olympic sport is being played in this image?
Fuzeball
Handball
Soccer
Netball
9
Why was the Olympic diving pool in the news a lot last week?
It is cracked and leaking
It has turned green
All of the above
It is too shallow to meet the usual Olympic regulations
10
Name this famous All Black?
Colin Meads
Roni Charles
Dan Carter
Charlie Brown
11
New Zealand’s current average house price is around …?
$1,220,000
$451,000
$600,000
$23,000
12
What are Pepi pods and why have they been in the news?
A jet pack designed in NZ & bought by NASA
Small bassinet or cot that reduces sudden death syndrome.
A type of Pokemon found in NZ
New interactive video game for underage gamers
13
What type of marine mammal was found abandoned by its family off the Bay of Plenty coast
Common Dolphin
Baby Whale
Orca
Elephant Seal
14
What is the name of the kiwi Olympian that won gold in the men’s single skull rowing event?
Mahe Drysdale
Martin Draysdale
Marty Dinsdale
Marty Drysdale
15
What placing did the New Zealand equestrian team achieve in Rio?
Second
Sixth
Fourth
Third
16
What caused last weeks power outage in the central North Island?
A heavy snow storm had taken down lines
A truck crash that took out an important power pylon
Cause is still unkown
Lightning strikes had damaged the lines
17
Why has the town of Katikati been in the news recently?
Five people were killed on a dangerous section of road
They have a new skate park opening up
Features in a new video promoting New Zealand.
The town won the 2016 title of ‘Best New Zealand Town’
18
Valerie Adams won a silver medal in the shot put. Which country was the gold medal winner from?
Belarus
South Africa
China
United States
19
Which country has this flag and sits in the top ten on the Olympic medal table?
Australia
Hungary
Brazil
Thialand
20
Which one did the New Zealand Olympic men’s rugby sevens team manage to win against?
Japan
Fiji
USA
Kenya
21
Who doesn't support Helen Clark’s bid to become the next UN Secretary General?
None of these
Labour
Green
The Maori Party
22
What did Kiwi entertainer Paris 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 musical
She is expecting a baby
23
Currently e-cigarette liquids that contain nicotine are not legal in New Zealand?
True
False
24
How much was a Ngapuhi leader fined after pleading guilty to killing and possessing kereru?
$5,500
$56,500
$100,000
$24,500
25
For which Olympic sport is this man New Zealand’s head coach?
Rugby
Cycling
Swimming
Rowing
