Geography
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington
Who is the current Head of State of New Zealand?
King Charles III
In which months does Summer occur in New Zealand?
December to February
What is the name of the traditional Māori feast cooked in an underground oven?
Hāngī
What is the official currency of the country?
New Zealand Dollar
Which city is known as the "City of Sails" and is the largest in the country?
Auckland
What type of government does New Zealand have?
Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
What is the national bird of New Zealand?
The Kiwi
Which holiday is celebrated on February 6th?
Waitangi Day
Name two of the main agricultural exports mentioned in the slides.
Dairy, sheep, beef, or wool
What is the name of the strait that separates the North Island from the South Island?
Cook Strait
What is the name of the 1840 treaty that established British sovereignty?
Treaty of Waitangi
Which region of the South Island is known for being one of the wettest?
The West Coast
What is "Matariki"?
The Māori New Year
Which famous film franchise is a major draw for tourism?
The Lord of the Rings
What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?
Aoraki
In what year did New Zealand gain full independence?
1947
What is the name of the phenomenon where weather changes very quickly?
"Four seasons in a day"
What is the name of the famous meringue dessert with fruit?
Pavlova
New Zealand's economy is "export-oriented". Name one of its top three trade partners.
Australia, China, or the US
What is the largest lake in the country, located in a volcanic caldera?
Lake Taupo
What does the acronym "MMP" stand for in the voting system?
Mixed Member Proportional
What is the national flower of New Zealand?
Kōwhai
On the national flag, what does the group of four red stars represent?
The Southern Cross
Apart from agriculture and tourism, name another major industry from the slides.
Forestry, Fishing, or Manufacturing/Technology