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Quiz about New Zealand Gold
Quiz about New Zealand Gold

New Zealand Gold Trivia Quiz


A quiz about New Zealand, the green jewel of the South Pacific.

A multiple-choice quiz by Team New Zealanders. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Veandercross
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
355,107
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
15 / 20
Plays
603
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 101 (15/20), robbonz (16/20), Guest 161 (18/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. New Zealand's champion rugby team is known by what name? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. The Huhu beetle is New Zealand's largest beetle. The Huhu larval form can be used as "bush tucker", but what legume flavour is it widely reported to have? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. One of the Maori names for New Zealand is Aotearoa. What does this word usually get translated as? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. New Zealand's capital city takes its name from the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Who was this? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. In which year did the explorer Abel Tasman first sight New Zealand? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. The Ngapuhi leader Hongi Hika was given a suit of armour from which English monarch in 1820? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. For which sport did Peter Snell win three Olympic gold medals in the early sixties? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. The Southern Alps, on New Zealand's South Island, are home to the world's only alpine species of parrot. What is this highly intelligent bird called? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Which National Rugby League (NRL) team based in New Zealand was founded in 1995? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Who appears on the New Zealand hundred dollar note? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Which provincial rugby team plays its home games at Eden Park? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. In which year did the Wahine disaster occur? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. The Morepork or Ruru is what type of New Zealand native bird? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Which New Zealand band performed the worldwide hit "Don't Dream It's Over"? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. The Teretonga Park Raceway is close to which New Zealand city? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. What would you do with a hangi? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Mark, Owen, Roy and Barry Purdon are members of a famous family in which sport? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. When was the Auckland Harbour Bridge opened? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What are the young of common galaxias or inanga more well known as? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Who won the 1983 Melbourne Cup? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. New Zealand's champion rugby team is known by what name?

Answer: All Blacks

The All Blacks rugby team have had the best test match percentage record of all the major rugby playing nations, at one point winning over 77% of their games. The All Blacks were the champions of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
2. The Huhu beetle is New Zealand's largest beetle. The Huhu larval form can be used as "bush tucker", but what legume flavour is it widely reported to have?

Answer: Peanut Butter

The larval form is called the Huhu grub, and it feeds on dead wood. It can be found in fallen and rotting trees in the New Zealand forests and bushes.

(Question by Dave42007)
3. One of the Maori names for New Zealand is Aotearoa. What does this word usually get translated as?

Answer: land of the long white cloud

Different histories give different explanations for the naming, but most commonly it is attributed to what was seen by the first Maori when they sighted the land now known as New Zealand (i.e., "long white cloud"). It seems that originally Aotearoa just referred to the North Island of New Zealand, but has come refer to the whole country.
4. New Zealand's capital city takes its name from the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Who was this?

Answer: The Duke of Wellington

Wellington is situated at the southern end of the North Island, and has a large natural harbour. As well as being New Zealand's capital, it is the centre of the country's film industry and is sometimes nicknamed 'Wellywood'.

(Question by Otautau)
5. In which year did the explorer Abel Tasman first sight New Zealand?

Answer: 1642

Abel Janszoon Tasman, born in 1603, was a Dutch sailor and explorer. In 1642, he set sail to try and locate the great southern land. He sailed under the Australian mainland, missed it completely, and instead bumped into Tasmania. Then heading east, he discovered the top of the South Island of New Zealand.

His ship was attacked by local Maori, and a number deaths on both sides occurred. Tasman named the bay where this attack happened "Murderers Bay". He then sailed north towards the Dutch East Indies, charting parts of Tonga and Fiji on the way.
6. The Ngapuhi leader Hongi Hika was given a suit of armour from which English monarch in 1820?

Answer: King George IV

The great Ngapuhi warrior and rangatira (chief) travelled to England in 1820. On his meeting with King George IV, he received a suit of armour and other gifts. On his return to New Zealand, he wore the armour in a number of battles against other tribes.
7. For which sport did Peter Snell win three Olympic gold medals in the early sixties?

Answer: Running

Peter Snell is one of New Zealand's most famous athletes, winning the gold medal in the 800 metres in Rome (1960), and two gold medals (800, 1500) in the Tokyo Olympics of 1964.
8. The Southern Alps, on New Zealand's South Island, are home to the world's only alpine species of parrot. What is this highly intelligent bird called?

Answer: Kea

The kea is a large olive-green parrot with bright orange colouring under its wings. It is a mischievous bird, capable of problem-solving, and is sometimes called the clown of the mountains.

(Question by Otautau)
9. Which National Rugby League (NRL) team based in New Zealand was founded in 1995?

Answer: Warriors

The New Zealand Warriors entered the Australian national rugby league competition in 1995. Originally they were called the Auckland Warriors, but they changed to NZ in 2001 after a change of ownership.

The Warriors have historically struggled in the world's best rugby league competition, but won the minor premiership in 2002, and played in the grand finals in 2002 and 2011.
10. Who appears on the New Zealand hundred dollar note?

Answer: Sir Ernest Rutherford

Sir Ernest Rutherford was born in 1871. He became a physicist, ultimately leading him to split the atom in 1917. He died in 1937 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
11. Which provincial rugby team plays its home games at Eden Park?

Answer: Auckland

The greatest provincial rugby team, Auckland, play their home games at Eden Park. Eden Park is one of the most famous rugby grounds in the world.
12. In which year did the Wahine disaster occur?

Answer: 1968

The Wahine, a Union Company ferry, struck Barrett Reef in the Wellington Harbour. It was on its way from Lyttelton, Christchurch to Wellington.
13. The Morepork or Ruru is what type of New Zealand native bird?

Answer: Owl

The Morepork is a small brown owl of the Boobook family. It is well-known and named for its nocturnal call.
14. Which New Zealand band performed the worldwide hit "Don't Dream It's Over"?

Answer: Crowded House

The song made it to number two on the US Billboard charts. It only failed to make the top spot because Madonna's new single at the time went straight to number one.
15. The Teretonga Park Raceway is close to which New Zealand city?

Answer: Invercargill

Teretonga is a motor racing track near Invercargill. The track was established in 1957, and has hosted the New Zealand Grand Prix.
16. What would you do with a hangi?

Answer: Cook in it

The hangi is the traditional Maori ground oven. The ground is dug up, and then stones are heated up and placed in the pit with baskets of food placed on top. Then leaves (traditionally, now sacks mostly) are placed over it and lastly the earth is piled back on top. The food is basically steamed, and is beautiful.
17. Mark, Owen, Roy and Barry Purdon are members of a famous family in which sport?

Answer: Harness racing

One of the most well-known racing families, the Purdons along with Tony Herlily (married to Mark, Owen and Barry's sister) have dominated the harness racing scene for the last thirty odd years.
18. When was the Auckland Harbour Bridge opened?

Answer: 1959

The Auckland Harbour Bridge was opened by Lord Cobham (the Governer General) on the 30th of May 1959. It has a total length of 1,020 metres.
19. What are the young of common galaxias or inanga more well known as?

Answer: Whitebait

Inanga swim upriver to breed. The fishermen stand on the bank with large fine nets and scoop up the young fry. Whitebait are commonly cooked in fritters, but are just as delicious in the fry-pan with a little butter.
20. Who won the 1983 Melbourne Cup?

Answer: Kiwi

The Waverley wonder Kiwi came from last on the turn to easily win the 1983 Melbourne Cup. The gelding was trained by Snow Lupton.
Source: Author Veandercross

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