DEATHS
Known as the Queen of Country who died this year.
Who is Dolly Parton?
Castlecliff, in Septemeber
What Whanganui suburb suffered from water supply issues?
The NZ Prime Minister and leader of the National Party.
Who is Christopher Luxon?
Greyhounds
What type of racing was banned in NZ on the 1st of August this year.
Ella Langley's Choosin Texas
Which song broke the record for being the longest running Number 1 on the top 100 billboard?
Famous NZ actor who died, known for playing Uncle Hec in Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park.
Who is Sam Neil?
28th of February, 2026.
When did EB Games close it's doors?
The leader of the Green Party
Who is Chloe Swarbrick?
Killing 6 people in a campground and closing access to the popular sites.
What was the Mt Maunganui landslide?
The worlds first trillionaire.
What did Elon Musk become this year?
Was just 36 years old, and was a well known actress.
Who was Hayden Panittiere?
The 9th of November
When is the General Election being held?
Who is the Whanganui electorate MP who is in the National Party?
El Nino
What major weather event is going to impact NZ and other parts of the globe in the near future?
10, including 2 from swimmer Lewis Clareburt.
How many gold medals did NZ win at the 2026 Commonwealth games?
Nealy 1500 deaths, over 5000 missing in Nepal and neighboring Tibet/ China.
What did the glacial collapse in the Himalayas cause?
24th of Feb, 2022.
When did Russia invade the Ukraine starting the current war?
A state owned supermarket called Kiwi-mart.
Only the 2nd New Zealander to win the famous Claret Jug- The British Golf Open this year.
Who is Ryan Fox?
He had to retire from the NRL due to MND and raised awareness and inspired others.
Who is Jai Arrow?
The well known nick-name Steve Irwin went by
Who was the Crocidile Hunter?
The 5th in the series, released in June.
What is Toy Story 5?
The president of Venezuela in January.
Who did the USA capture in January?
Hosted by Canada, the USA, and Mexico
Who hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Suddenly had over 5 million followers due to an Argentine influencer posted about him.
Who is Tim Payne?