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NZ Quiz June 2015
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1
This politicianhas been in thenews a lot lately.What is his firstname?
Michael Laws
Colin Craig
James Shaw
John Key
2
Which country has this flag?
Ireland
Iran
Germany
Italy
3
Why has FIFA been in the news?
Officials earning high incomes
Officials charged with corruption .
Replacing Qatar as the 2022 World Cup hosts.
Officials arrested
4
What is this man’s first name?
Don brash
Te Ururoa Flavell
Hone Harawira
Pita Sharples
5
Pressure groups are concerned about NZ's largest shipment of live sheep. Where was it headed?
The Middle East
The United States
Brazil
Mexico
6
Who is Lydia Ko?
A runner
A musician
A golfer
An actress
7
In which country were two people injured by two separate sharkattacks an hour apart?
Sth Africa
New Zealand
United States
Australia
8
Which of the following are not a NZ iwi?
Te kauwhata
Ngai Tau
Ngati Whatua
Tohoi
9
Which recent film became the firstfilm to take more than $500m at thebox office at its opening?
Wasteland
Mad Max: Fury Road
San Andreas
Jurassic World
10
Government is coming under pressure to relax rulesaround GM. What does GM stand for?
Genetic Modifaction
Guardian Matters
Genetic Matters
General Motors
11
Which country’s economy is causing concernfor other nations in the European Union?
Turkey
Greece
France
Italy
12
Why were 3,000 people forced to evacuate their homes on the Island of Sumatra?
A flood
Forest fires
An eartquake
A volcano
13
The Treaty was signed at Waitangi. One of these towns is not near Waitangi.
Paihia
Hokitika
Kerikeri
Russell
14
For the first time in over a century an Americanbanknote will feature a picture of …?
An African American
A woman
A North American India
A scientist
15
Who is has just resigned as coach of the Blues Super Rugby franchise?
Steve Hanson
Grant Fox
Tana Umunga
John Kirwan
16
Sadly, this well-known actor passed away last week.What was his name?
Ian McKlellen
Vincent Price
Christopher Lee
Ralph Fiennes
17
Name the famous building shown in this recent photo.
The Louvre
The White House
Blenheim Palace
Buckingham Palace
18
To which NZ city did Sydneyrecently gift this object?
Wellington
New Plymouth
Christchurch
Auckland
19
In which city would you find these taxis?
New York
Sydney
London
Paris
20
What is the largest river on the North Island?
The Waikato
The Whanganui
The Clutha
The Waimakariri