Mahinga Kai
Name one natural place where kai can be collected
Moana / Ocean
Awa / River
Ngahere / Bush
Māra kai / Food Garden
Roto / Lake
What season are we in at the moment?
Winter Takurua
What does it mean to "dice" something?
Cut into small cubes
What is the capital of NZ?
Te-Whanganui-a-Tara
Pōneke
Te Upoko o te Ika
Wellington
How many days are in a leap year?
366
Name one species of manu native to Aotearoa
Many!
Tui Kiwi Pūkeko Piwaiwaka Kereru Kōmako Kea Kākā
Name one huawhenua [vegetable] that grows well in cooler weather?
Lettuce / spinach / carrots / peas / root vegetables
What must you always do before preparing or eating kai?
Wash your hands!
What ocean borders the Bay of Plenty?
Te Moananui a Kiwa
Pacific Ocean
What planet is 2nd closest to the sun?
Name one use for harakeke
to make rope, nets, bags, mats
medicinally, as a balm, or tea
topically, for skin, hair
kai for many manu, especially tui
Why don't we plant tomatoes in winter?
They thrive in warm, sunny weather!
What does "simmer" mean?
Gentle bubbling, not a full boil
What natural disaster hit Hawke’s Bay in 2023?
Cyclone Gabrielle
How many minutes are in 4 and half hours?
270 minutes
Which celestial body does the maramataka track?
Hina
Te Mārama
The moon
What does "seasonal produce" mean?
Food that grows naturally at that time of year
What measure comes in between a 1/4 cup and a 1/2 cup?
1/3 cup
What bird is on the $1 coin?
Kiwi
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
Why do we practice karakia before eating?
To give thanks, to clear energy, to focus our minds on the present moment - aiding digestion!
What is the kupu Māori for summer?
Raumati
Name a common substitute for butter in baking
Oil, margarine
Who is NZ's current deputy Prime Minister?
David Seymour
What gas do plants take in from the air?
Carbon dioxide