Science
He Whakaputanga - Declaration of Independence (of the United Tribes of New Zealand) was signed in what year?
1835
Bonus for 100 more points, what month?
Pita is a town in the north island. What is it more commonly known as?
Roimata
Used to be a singer in a rock/metal band.
When two different species evolve the same trait what is it called?
Convergent Evolution
What year and by whom was the first settlement Act?
1992 collective of iwi interest. The Post Settlement Governance entity is Te Ohu Kaimoana. Waiko Tainui was the first iwi settlement in 1995.
A renowned restaurant for Māori kai, what does Hiakai translate to?
Hungry
Rode a horse for the first time 6 months ago
Eden
Has a P1 grade in Krav Maga. Has never broken a bone.
Sarah C
What is the element with the atomic number 13?
Aluminium
Who famously was fired from NZ Post because they answered the phone with “Kia Ora” in 1984.
Dame Naida Glavish. Cabinet minister and Postmaster-General Rob Talbot backed Glavish's supervisor, arguing a large number of people did not understand the meaning of the phrase.
Where is Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu?
Hawkes Day
First full-time job was the Director of Sales for a company in the USA.
Jeremy
Once had photos from their thesis on the cover of the Australasian Mycologist magazine
Katrin
What is Newton's Third Law?
The Te Māori tour caught the worlds attention during the exhibition at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. What year did this happen?
1984
What does Tina Kāhore (incorrectly translated as Tinakori) translate to?
Without dinner.
Has the most followers on LinkedIn. Can do a headstand.
Jenice (1,952 followers)
Does body cracking/body adjustments. Secretly wanted to be a chiro/physio.
Kahurangi
What does the acronym CRISPR stand for?
I was born on September 19, 1954, in Whakatāne, New Zealand. I have been actively involved in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament and holding ministerial positions. I am recognized for my advocacy for Māori rights and social justice.
Tariana Turia
From Te Aka (Māori dictionary) what is the Māori term for avocado?
NB: Transliteration is acceptable.
Rahopūru, or Awhekātō.
Had a christmas tradition as children of giving eachother haircuts. Included mohawks and fluoro hair spray. Their Gran's couch is still dyed bright orange from sitting on it, 20 years later.
Kelly
Used to be a punk rocker. Wore spiked necklaces and wrist bands, favorite bands were Rancid, NOFX, Green Day and The Offspring
Ali