2. Question
1
Why are many school principals in Christchurch
concerned?
a. there is a meningitis epidemic in Christchurch schools
b. it has been announced that schools will close and merge
c. schools that had previously been considered ‘safe’ will have
to be closed down again as structural problems have been
discovered
3. Question
2
What type of endangered animal died suddenly at
Wellington Zoo?
a. a White rhinoceros
b. a Sumatran Tiger
c. a Rothschild giraffe
4. Question
3
Australia has recently culled 100, 000 feral animals
which have been causing problems in the outback.
What type of animal have been culled?
a. kangaroos
b. rabbits
c. camels
6. Question
5
Last week John Key met with the leader of a
country that has shared a similar natural disaster to
New Zealand. What country was he visiting?
7. Question
6
A 20 year old kiwi man recently died in Italy while
participating in which extreme sport.
a. bungy jumping
b. white water rafting
c. base jumping
8. Question
7
The Taliban in Afghanistan say they will do
everything they can to keep Prince Harry safe as he
commands helicopters on his 4-month tour of duty
with the British Army. True or false?
9. Question
8
What is the name of this famous landmark?
10. Question
9
What is causing disagreement members of the Ngai
Tahu iwi on the West Coast?
a. the ownership of land around a local lake
b. rights of use of Pounamu
c. the role of women on a marae
11. Question
10
Which mobile phone company has been fined $960,
000 for false advertising?
a. Telecom
b. 2 Degrees
c.Vodafone
12. Question
11
Social Development Minister, Paula Bennet, has
announced a plan that parents on benefits must
enroll their children in Early Childhood Education
from age three. True or false?
14. Question
13
What happened to a fishing vessel off the
Canterbury Coast recently?
a. it caught on fire and the crew had to be rescued
b. it struck a blue whale and sunk
c. it got caught with illegal stowaways by the
coastguard
15. Question
14
Why was Pakistan in the news last week?
a. an earthquake hit injuring thousands
b. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt visited with the idea of
adopting another child
c. a fire ripped through a factory claiming many lives
16. Question
15
Why are tickets being sold for the right to tour
Kim Dotcom’s mansion?
a. the tickets are being sold to help him pay for the rent
b. the is selling the tickets to help raise money as part of
a charity event
c. the tickets are being sold to help raise money for his
legal fees
17. Question
16
What country in southern Asia has this flag?
18. Question
17
Why have 11 000 people been evacuated in
Guatemala
a. a volcano is erupting
b. heavy rain has caused flash flooding
c. toxic fumes are engulfing residential areas after a
leak at a chemical plant
19. Question
18
Kiwi actor Michael Galvin has just visited the
recently upgraded Christchurch Charity hospital.
What character does he play on Shortland Street?
a. Dr Warner
b. Dr Samuels
c. Dr Ngatai
20. Question
19
What is Esperanto?
a. a mythical city
b. a universal language
c. a type of chili
21. Question
20
This Kiwi-born
celebrity has been in
the news on both sides
of the Tasman. What is
her name?
