Cities
Which Wellington suburb, just a 20-minute drive from the city center and buzzing with film industry flair, is home to Weta Workshop's facilities?
Miramar
What term describes the native Australian foods—including plants, animals, and insects—that have been traditionally consumed by Indigenous peoples?
Bush tucker
Which renowned rugby trophy inspired the creation of the netball Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand?
Bledisloe Cup
Which government program offering cash rewards for animal kills significantly hastened the decline of the thylacine?
Bounties
Which Dutch explorer, searching for a mythical southern continent, first spotted New Zealand's Southern Alps in 1642?
Abel Tasman
In which Australian city is the National Museum of Australia, home to the preserved heart of legendary racehorse Phar Lap?
Canberra
Which hardware store chain is known for hosting community sausage sizzles as a weekend fundraiser tradition in Australia?
Bunnings
Established in 1927 as the All Australia Women’s Basketball Association, this organization rebranded in 1993. What is its modern name?
Netball Australia
Which evolutionary phenomenon causes species like New Zealand's giant weta to grow unusually large on isolated landmasses?
Island gigantism
What 1951 treaty forged a Cold War security alliance between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States?
ANZUS Treaty
Which New Zealand city famously rebuilt in an Art Deco style after a devastating 1931 earthquake?
Napier
Which component of a Paddle Pop is often saved for creative craft projects?
Wooden stick
Which method did Trevor Chappell controversially use on the final ball of the infamous 1981 cricket match between Australia and New Zealand to prevent a six?
Underarm
Which reptile native to New Zealand is famously called a “living fossil”?
Tuatara
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia after Federation?
Edmund Barton
Which Australian city comes alive each year with a renowned light festival that transforms its landmarks into a dazzling canvas?
Sydney
Sydney is home to Vivid Sydney, a globally famous festival that turns iconic sites like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge into brilliant works of light art. This annual spectacle showcases the city's creative spirit and draws millions of visitors eager for a bit of luminous magic.
Which iconic Australian ice cream, launched in 1953 and known for its lion mascot, remains a summertime favorite?
Paddle Pop
Which Auckland-based Kiwi club is the only non-Australian team competing in the National Rugby League?
New Zealand Warriors
What is the term for the helmet-like, keratin-covered structure atop a cassowary’s head?
Casque
Cassowaries sport this distinctive head feature (Casque), and its exact function is a mystery—some experts say it may help with thermoregulation or even sound amplification.
Though widely celebrated as a step forward, did Australia's 1967 referendum grant Indigenous Australians citizenship? True or False?
False
Despite common belief, the 1967 referendum didn’t grant citizenship—it amended the Constitution to include Indigenous Australians in the census and empowered the federal government to legislate for them.
Which international expo held in 1988 was instrumental in reshaping Brisbane's cultural and economic landscape?
Expo 88
Which Asian snack inspired Australian entrepreneur Frank McEncroe to create his event-friendly Chiko Roll?
Spring roll
Which Kiwi athlete ended New Zealand’s 70-year wait for a Winter Olympic gold by winning the slopestyle event at the 2022 Beijing Games?
Sadowski-Synnott
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott made history at Beijing 2022 by clinching New Zealand’s first Winter Olympic gold medal in slopestyle.
Which invasive predator, known for decimating seabird colonies, was eradicated from Macquarie Island by 2001?
Feral cats
Which Australian city is renowned as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef due to its easy access and bustling tourism scene?
Cairns