LANGUAGE
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
WEEKLY NOTICE
60 YEARS
BONUS
100

Aside from Hello, Kia orana translates to "may you live long".

TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

100

What is the The Palace in Rarotonga most famour for?

A. Royal ceremonies

B. Selling souvenirs

C. Wet burgers 

D. Being mistaken for an actual palace

C. Wet burgers that ruin your life in the best way

100

Name the Cook Islands first prime minister

Sir Albert Henry

100

What are the Cook Islands national colour/s?

Green and Yellow/Gold

100

What is the name of the traditional banana dish?

Poke

200

What does 'ura mean in english?

A. Sing

B. Shake 

C. Weave 

D. Dance


D. Dance

200

What's the name of the main waterfall in Rarotonga?

A. Wigmore's Waterfall

B. Aunty's Backyard 

C. Tiktok Lagoon

D. Koka Waterfall

A. Wigmore's Waterfall

200

What year did the Cook Islands gain self-governing?

1965

200

Who composed the Cook Islands national anthem, “Te Atua Mou E”?

A. Sir Tom Davis

B. Dr Joe Williams

C. Sir Pupuke Robati

D. Sir Geoffrey Henry

A. Sir Tom Davis

200

Rarotonga has 1 traffic light?

TRUE or FALSE

False

300

What does kia manuia mean in english?

A. Good luck 

B. Farewell 

C. Be well 

D. All the above 

D. All the above

300

Which church in Rarotonga has the largest number of members?

A. Roman Catholic Church

B. Cook Islands Christian Church 

C. Seventh Day Adventist Church

D. Assembly of God

B Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC)

300

Name ONE of the islands that Teina is from (not including Rarotonga)

Mangaia, Mitiaro, Atiu, Mauke

300

Rarotonga International Airport officially marked its 60th anniversary since opening.

TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

300

Name a club in Rarotonga

Rehab, Hula bar, On the rocks, Luna, Vaiana’s etc

400

Nominate a team member to say this phrase in Cook Islands Maori: Hello, my name is ____

Kia orana, toku ingoa ko ____

400

What day and where is the Punanga Nui market held?

A. Wednesday evening at the beach

B. Saturday morning in Avarua

C. Sunday afternoon at the Government house

D. Every day at the bus station

B. Saturday morning in Avarua

400

Name TWO of the islands that Henrietta is from (not including Rarotonga)

Aitutaki, Mauke, Manihiki, Mangaia

400

What is the name of the cultural festival held during Cook Islands constitution week?

Te Maeva Nui

400

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Rarotonga?

3.5 - 4 hours

500

What popular kids’ song are these lyrics from?

Katu Pakuivi Turi Manga Vaevae

A. Mary had a little lamb 

B. The wheel on the bus 

C. Head shoulders knees and toes 

D. Twinkle twinkle little star

C. Head shoulders knees and toes

500

Name the famous evil witch known for picking kutu's from kids hair?

A. Ina

B. Katikatia

C. Tinirau

D. The Great Kutu 

B. Katikatia

500

Name 3 Northern Islands

Penrhyn, Rakahanga, Manihiki, Pukapuka, Nassau, Suwarrow

500

The three pillars of Cook Islands society are Government, House of Ariki and Local council. 

TRUE or FALSE

FALSE - Government, House of Ariki and Religious Leaders

500

Which island is commonly known as Araura?

Aitutaki