word meanings
What word describes someone who gives away large amounts of money, anonymously?
Philanthropy
What is New Zealand's second largest lake, behind Lake Taupo?
Lake Te Anau
What is the most consumed manufactured drink in the world?
Tea
Where did Mum and Dad go for their honeymoon?
Fiji
Freddie Mercury and Michael J were doing a duet but Freddie dropped out because Michael insisted on bringing his pet llama to the studio. True or False
True
What is the synonym and antonym for the word 'happy'
Joyful, contented, cheerful, etc
sad, miserable, depressed etc
What is NZ's longest river?
Waikato
How does Mum layer lasagne?
Meat, pasta, cheese sauce, meat, pasta, cheese sauce...grated cheese
Where does Mum want to celebrate her 60th birthday? and in what year?
Fiji 2023
What is the longest recorded distance that an artillery projectile has travelled? 38kms, 64kms, 72kms
64kms. WWII German K5 massive rifled cannon
What is a nom-de-plume?
A pen name or literary double. Replaces real name
Excluding Auckland, what urban area has the highest population?
Wellington
What type of pasta has a name meaning 'little worms'?
Vermicelli
What day and year did Mum and Dad marry?
15th January, 1983
What is the world's most poisonous spider? Brazilian wandering spider, Sydney funnel spider, Daddy-longlegs, Brown recluse
Brazilian wandering spider (Banana spider) (its venom is so potent that just 0.006mg can kill a mouse)
What are 3 of the ways to greet someone in Te Reo in the morning?
Kia ora, Morena, Tena koutou, Ata marie, Tena koe
Abel Tasman was the first European to sight NZ, but what nationality was he?
Dutch
What was the name of 'kiwi fruit'?
Chinese gooseberry
Name Dad's siblings and their partner's names
Dallas & Tony, Joy & Ray, Wendy & Andy, John & Dianne, Robyn
What do you call it when a player makes 3 back to back strikes in bowling?
Turkey
Which of the following means 'physical or mental quickness; nimbleness; and agility'? probity, illation, legerity
legerity
What are the 16 regions of New Zealand?
Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Gisborne, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Wellington, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago and Southland.
What are the 3 main ingredients of pavlova?
egg white, sugar, cornflour
How many first cousins do you have?
Dad's side - 11. Mum's side - 5 Total: 16 (17 with Claudia)
What is a 'woobie'?
Quilted polyester blanket filled with some kind of batting with strings and grommets on the corners so you can attach it to things.