Mātauranga Māori
What does the term kaitiakitanga mean, and how might it influence the way a river is managed?
Kaitiakitanga means guardianship or stewardship. It encourages people to care for and protect the river for future generations.
What force keeps us on the ground?
Gravity
How many players are on a rugby union team on the field?
15
Which artist sings “Royals”?
Lorde
What is the name of the wizard school in Harry Potter?
Hogwarts
Matariki is associated with the appearance of what astronomical feature in the night sky?
The star cluster Matariki (also known as the Pleiades).
How many bones are in an adult human body?
206
Which country won the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2022?
Argentina
Which song includes the lyrics “I’m in love with the shape of you”?
Shape of You — Ed Sheeran
In Finding Nemo, what type of fish is Nemo?
Clownfish
Why was observing Matariki important for Māori communities before modern weather forecasting?
It helped predict seasonal conditions and guided decisions about planting, harvesting, fishing, and food storage.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
skin
What is the highest score possible with a single shot in ten-pin bowling?
300
Who sings “Blinding Lights”?
The Weeknd
What is the name of the frozen kingdom in Frozen?
Arendelle
Free Points
Free Points
Which planet has the most moons currently known?
saturn
What is the name of the Warriors’ home stadium?
Go Media Stadium (formerly Mt Smart Stadium)
What is the name of the song that starts with “We don’t talk anymore…”?
We Don’t Talk Anymore — Charlie Puth (feat. Selena Gomez)
Which TV series features the characters Walter White and Jesse Pinkman?
Breaking Bad
The whakataukī "Toitū te whenua, whatungarongaro te tangata" is often used in environmental discussions. What does it mean?
"The land remains while people come and go." It highlights the importance of caring for the environment because it endures beyond any one generation.
An atom has 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 11 electrons. What is its mass number?
23
How many players are on the court for each team in a standard basketball game?
5
Which artist released the song “Bohemian Rhapsody”, and what band was he part of?
Freddie Mercury — band: Queen
Which director created films such as Inception, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight trilogy?
Christopher Nolan