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What is one movie that was made in NZ?
Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, Avatar
When does the school year start in NZ? (month)
February
In NZ, cars drive on the ______ side of the road.
left
How many volcanoes are there in Auckland?
53 volcanoes
What is the name of a very tall, thin building in Auckland?
Sky Tower
Name the two main islands that made up New Zealand.
North and South Island
What are TWO popular sports in NZ?
Rugby, cricket, netball, sailing
What is the name of the traditional dance that is performed before a rugby game?
Haka
What is the name of NZ's capital city?
Wellington
What is the name of ONE ocean/sea that NZ is next to?
Tasman Sea or Pacific Ocean
Name TWO traditional Kiwi foods.
Pavlova, chocolate fish, fish and chips, kiwifruit, sausage sizzles, ANZAC biscuits, pies, tomato sauce, L&P
What is the currency (type of money) that New Zealand uses?
NZ dollars
What is the name of the government building in the capital?
Beehive
When is summer in NZ? Name the months.
December-February
What are TWO extreme sports that you can practise in NZ?
Zorb, blackwater rafting, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, sky walk
What are THREE things that can have the name 'Kiwi'?
Kiwi bird, kiwi fruit, a New Zealander (a person)
What is the current population of New Zealand?
5 million
What are TWO languages can you speak in NZ?
English, Maori, or Sign Language
What does Aotearoa mean? (not New Zealand, what does it mean in Maori?)
the land of the long white cloud
Some beaches have black sand because....
There are lots of small pieces of iron metal in the sand, which make it look black.
NZ is part of the 'Ring ___ ________', and this is why there are many volcanoes.
Ring of Fire
How many sheep are there in NZ?
What is the Maori name for New Zealand?
Aotearoa
What does the Maori name for NZ mean?
NZ is the land of the "long _______ _________..."
Land of the "long white cloud".
We listened to the NZ Gumboot song.
What does this sentence from the song mean?
"Whenever I sing at the opera, my gumboots are a must. They help me hit the high notes..."
To "hit the high notes" means "to be able to sing in a high voice".