New Zealand Knowledge

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The three main islands of New Zealand are North Island, South Island and this island. Answer: (A person's name)

2. What is the capital city of New Zealand? Auckland Wellington Canberra Hamilton

3. How many hours ahead of GMT is New Zealand? 10 8 12 15

4. Where is the original, or old, Zealand (Zeeland)? Polynesia Great Britain The Netherlands Australia

5. New Zealand has more sheep than people. True False

6. The Kiwifruit was originally called what? New Zealand Plum Australian Pear Greengage Chinese Gooseberry

7. Whose head will you find on all New Zealand coins? A Maori Chief Queen Elizabeth II Edmund Hillary Jean Batten

8. Name the sea that lies between Australia and New Zealand. Baring Tasman Oceanic Cook

9. New Zealand's international rugby team is called what? The Lions Kiwi Warriors All Blacks The Wallabies

10. Which one of these is NOT a 'KIWI'? A toothpaste A flightless bird A New Zealander A fruit