General Knowledge

Movies

100

This Kiwi director is known for his work on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Peter Jackson

200

In 2023, what two movies gained significant attention and many people went to watch them in the same day?

Barbie and Oppenheimer

300

Which 2010 comedy movie was set in Tairawhiti about an 11 year old boy?

Boy

400

This 1977 epic directed by George Lucas became a cultural phenomenon.

Star Wars

500

This 1993 film, set in 19th-century New Zealand, won three Academy Awards including Best Actress for Holly Hunter.

The Piano

History

100

This New Zealand city was the site of a major earthquake in 2011.

Christchurch

200

Which New Zealand city hosted the first British settlers, who arrived aboard the ship Tory in 1839?

Wellington

300

This U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 which made slavery illegal.

Abraham Lincoln

400

This ancient city, famous for its Hanging Gardens, was the capital of the Babylonian Empire and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

Babylon

500

This year, New Zealand became the first country to grant women the right to vote.

1893

Geography

100

This is the tallest mountain in New Zealand.

Mount Cook/Aoraki

200

This city, known for its vibrant arts scene and located on the South Island, is often referred to as the "Edinburgh of the South

Dunedin

300

This fjord in the southwest of the South Island is known for its stunning scenery, including Mitre Peak.

Milford Sound

400

How many people died (estimate) in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami

230,000 people

500

What is the Pacific Island that is in 'free association' (citizens are NZ citizens) with New Zealand?

Niue

• Niue is a self-governing territory with its own government
• Niue has full control over things that happen in it's country.
• New Zealand handles Niue's defence and foreign affairs on its behalf.
• Niueans are New Zealand citizens and have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

Sports

100

Who won the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

South Africa

200

This tennis player from Switzerland has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

Roger Federer

300

This Major League Baseball team holds the record for the most World Series championships, with 27 titles.

New York Yankees

400

This New Zealand city hosted the 1974 Commonwealth Games.

Christchurch

500

This New Zealand athlete is known for winning the shot put gold medal at the 2008 and 2016 Olympics.

Valerie Adams

Animals

100

This reptile, native to New Zealand, resembles a lizard but is actually a relative to dinosaurs.

Tuatara

200

This mammal is the only native land mammal in New Zealand.

The bat

300

This critically endangered dolphin, found only around New Zealand, is one of the smallest dolphin species in the world.

Maui's dolphin

400

This marine mammal, known for its playful behavior and high intelligence, is the largest member of the dolphin family.

Killer whale (orca)

500

This unique mammal is one of the only two egg-laying mammals, known for its webbed feet.

Platypus