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Current Events ending May 22nd 2020
Current Events ending May 22nd 2020
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1
Which former National MP is starting their own political party called the Advance NZ party?
Jami-Lee Ross
Simon Bridges
Bill English
Jenny Shipley
2
Last week, New Zealand marked the 25-year anniversary of what?
the election of the country’s first female Prime Minister
its oldest building.
the first time New Zealand won the America’s Cup
the first time New Zealand qualified for a FIFA World Cup
3
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) made a bid to buy the news website, Stuff. How much did they offer?
$1
$100
$100,000
$100 million
4
Former All Black Julian Savea, is looking for a position in NZ Rugby. Which country has he been playing for?
Japan
France
Italy
England
5
The Government released its 2020 Budget last week. How much is it spending on its COVID-19 recovery Budget?
$50 Billion
$200 million
$50 Million
200 Billion
6
How did the mayor of Queenstown Lakes welcome the arrival of Alert Level 2?
He bungy jumped
He put on a public fireworks display
He shouted everyone a free drink at a local pub.
He ran through the streets in his underwear.
7
Why are two pandas expected to be returned to China from a zoo in Canada?
China has asked for all pandas to be returned to China .
Their loan of the pandas expired.
There is not enough bamboo in Canada to feed them.
They are home sick
8
Which country has this flag?
Peru
Cuba
Jamaica
El Salvador
9
Who is introducing water restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions?
Hamilton
Auckland
Bay of Plenty
Invercargill
10
Under COVID-19 Alert Level 2, children are allowed to play on public playground equipment?
True
False
11
Which digital company is planning to establisjh a data centre for its cloud services in New Zealand?
Microsoft
Apple
Google
Facebook
12
Last week Samoa agreed to be part of a ‘Pacific travel bubble’?
True
False
13
Which of the following countries has (as of 14 May), reported no deaths from COVID-19?
Vietnam
Taiwan
Singapore
Denmark
14
What is the name of this famous landmark set to reopen to visitors?
The Colosseum
The Hagia Sophia
The Taj Mahal
The Acropolis
