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