What’s the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington
What is the Māori word for song?
waiata
What is the name of the villain who collects Infinity Stones in the Marvel movies?
Thanos
What colour is the default shirt of Steve, the main Minecraft character?
Light blue
What’s the name of the round, sweet NZ dessert often eaten with cream and fruit?
Pavlova
What is the Māori name for New Zealand?
Aotearoa
Which New Zealand singer released the song Royals?
Lorde
Who plays Spider-Man in the most recent Marvel movies?
Tom Holland
In Minecraft, what enchantment makes your boots stop you from taking fall damage when landing on blocks like hay or scaffolding?
Feather falling
What ingredient makes bread rise?
Yeast
Which New Zealand city is nicknamed “The Garden City”?
Christchurch
Which NZ singer had her song “Glitter” used for TikTok trends about confidence and glow-ups?
Benee
What’s the name of the song and viral dance from the movie Barbie (2023)?
Dance the Night (by Dua Lipa)
In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, what floating landmass do players explore above Hyrule?
The Sky Islands
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
What mountain is the tallest in New Zealand?
Mount Cook
What song by Doja Cat went viral in 2024 for TikTok transitions, dance trends, and meme edits?
Paint the Town Red
In The Last of Us, what is the name of the fungus that infects humans?
Cordyceps
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, what new gameplay feature allows Pokémon to temporarily change their type?
Terastalization
What type of biscuit was originally made for soldiers during WWI by NZ and Aussie families?
ANZAC biscuits
How many people live in NZ (to the nearest million)?
5 million
Which artist released the album Man’s Best Friend on 29 August 2025?
Sabrina Carpenter
Which New Zealand comedian stars in Our Flag Means Death and directs Thor: Ragnarok?
Taika Waititi
In Minecraft, what structure do you find deep underground that contains the portal to The End?
Stronghold
Which dairy product is churned to make butter?
Cream