NZ History
Which NZ note is the queen on
$20 note
What is the highest mountain in NZ
Aoraki / Mount Cook
How many stars are on the NZ flag?
4
What is the New Zealand netball team called?
Silver Ferns
How long does it take the earth to orbit the sun
365.25 days
What was the date the Treaty of Waitangi was signed?
6 Feb 1840
What is New Zealand's second largest lake behind lake Taupo
(HINT: It is in the south island)
Lake Te Anau
Which famous NZer was the first in the world to climb Mt Everest
Hint: He is on the $5 note
Sir Edmund Hillary
Who does Steven Adams play for in the NBA
Houston Rockets
Do antibiotics kill viruses as well as bacteria?
No
Where was the capital before Wellington
Auckland
What is New Zealand's longest river?
Waikato
What colour is Kakariki?
Green
How many rugby world cups have NZ won?
3 (1987, 2011, 2015)
If a car is travelling at 40km/h, how far would it travel in 45 minutes?
30km
Abel Tasman was the first European to sight New Zealand, what nationality was he?
Dutch
How was lake Taupo formed?
By volcanic eruption
Which New Zealand fruit was originally called the Chinese Gooseberry
Kiwi Fruit
Who won the 2026 super rugby competition?
(HINT: It is a NZ team)
Hurricanes
What is the largest native tree in NZ?
Kauri Tree
What was the first battle of the NZ Wars (hint: Tua Marina)
Wairau Affray
What is the name of the piece of water that separates the South Island and Stewart Island
Foveaux Strait
What is the name of Captain Cook’s ship which he sailed on to NZ?
HINT: It is also on the 50c coin
The Endeavor
How many medals did New Zealand win at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
3
Drysdale, Romney, and Merino are all breeds of what
Sheep