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Quiz about My Home Town  Auckland New Zealand
Quiz about My Home Town  Auckland New Zealand

My Home Town : Auckland New Zealand Quiz


Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand with a population of 1,600,000 in early 2018. It is situated towards the top of the North Island, and is the economic and business centre of the country.

A multiple-choice quiz by Warrior100. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Warrior100
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
392,672
Updated
Mar 02 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Auckland is situated between two harbors: The Manukau, and The Waitemata.
What is the geographical name for this configuration?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The international terminal at Auckland Airport has been named after which famous New Zealander - known as a record breaking pilot from the 1930s? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Auckland landscape is dotted with approximately 50 hills which range in height from 10 to 200 metres.
What are these geographical features, many of which offer stunning views across the city?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The first wave of European settlers made Auckland their home in 1840, but it has been determined that the land was originally settled by Maori tribes around which year AD?
(Hint : Just about the same time as the 100 Year War started in Europe)
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the origin of the name Auckland? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. About 30 km north of the city is a picturesque coastal town named Orewa.
In the centre of the town is a square dedicated to a famous New Zealand mountaineer. Who is this person?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. To the west of the city are rolling fields - home to a horticultural product that contributes greatly to a very important export for the country. What is this often delicious and valued export - enjoyed all over the world?
(Always in moderation of course!)
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Close to the centre of Auckland is a large arena named Eden Park which often hosts rugby games between international sides and New Zealand's most famous and successful sporting team. What is this team's name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the centre of Auckland City is located the impressive 328 metre (1076 ft) high Sky Tower.
Visitors can ascend the Tower in fast elevators - and once at the top, enjoy the panoramic views of the city - or take part in a hair raising activity.
What is this?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Auckland is often called the City of Sails - because of the high number of yachts and sailboats prevalent in every corner of the city's harbours.
In 2017, what famous international sporting trophy was won by a yacht team from the Auckland-based Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron?
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Auckland is situated between two harbors: The Manukau, and The Waitemata. What is the geographical name for this configuration?

Answer: isthmus

The two harbours provide for a beautiful setting, with large marine areas, plenty of opportunities for boating and fishing, several accessible islands, and many beaches.
2. The international terminal at Auckland Airport has been named after which famous New Zealander - known as a record breaking pilot from the 1930s?

Answer: Jean Batten

Jean Batten was an aviatrix who made many record breaking solo flights in the 1930s. Among these was the first ever solo flight from England to New Zealand in 1936.
Lord Rutherford was a New Zealand born scientist from the early twentieth century who specialised in nuclear physics, and won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1908.
Katherine (Kathleen) Mansfield was a prolific short story writer who achieved an international reputation in the early part of the 1900s.
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is a New Zealand soprano well known for operatic and classical singing.
3. The Auckland landscape is dotted with approximately 50 hills which range in height from 10 to 200 metres. What are these geographical features, many of which offer stunning views across the city?

Answer: extinct volcanic cones

Auckland is located in the centre of a dormant volcanic field - resulting in numerous volcanic cones.
Some of these have been lost to quarrying for scoria and rock - but many are visible today and can be easily visited and climbed.
The age of the oldest volcano has been estimated at over 250,000 years, but the most recent eruption which created Rangitoto (an island in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour) happened just 600 years ago!
4. The first wave of European settlers made Auckland their home in 1840, but it has been determined that the land was originally settled by Maori tribes around which year AD? (Hint : Just about the same time as the 100 Year War started in Europe)

Answer: 1350

At least six Maori tribes (or Iwi) settled in the Auckland region about the time that many settlers from Polynesia in the Pacific emigrated to New Zealand. The area attracted these early migrants because of the fertile, volcanic enriched soil, abundant fresh water, and temperate climate.
The Maori name for the region is Tamaki Makaurau - which means Tamaki of 100 Lovers.
5. What is the origin of the name Auckland?

Answer: The Earl of Auckland - the Viceroy of India in 1840

New Zealand's first Governor, William Hobson, chose the settlement between the harbours as the site of the country's first capital in 1840.
Hobson subsequently named the settlement Auckland after his friend and supporter George Eden, then titled Earl of Auckland, from County Durham, England.
6. About 30 km north of the city is a picturesque coastal town named Orewa. In the centre of the town is a square dedicated to a famous New Zealand mountaineer. Who is this person?

Answer: Sir Edmund Hillary

Sir Edmund Hillary was the first person (together with the Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) to climb Mt. Everest in 1953.
He was also renowned for his general exploration exploits - especially in the polar regions and the Himalayas.
He was the first person to successfully climb the highest peak in the world, as well as reaching both the North and South Poles.
Sir Peter Snell is a renowned middle distant runner from the 1960s, while Helen Clark was 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008.
7. To the west of the city are rolling fields - home to a horticultural product that contributes greatly to a very important export for the country. What is this often delicious and valued export - enjoyed all over the world? (Always in moderation of course!)

Answer: wine

New Zealand is renowned for the quality of its wine - with many vineyards found throughout the country.
There are numerous winemakers to the west and north of Auckland - providing great opportunities for pleasant excursions into the countryside to enjoy the many, varied wine flavours on offer.
Note: Watercress is a an edible plant often found prolifically in the many creeks of the Auckland countryside. It is particularly valued among the local Maori people.
8. Close to the centre of Auckland is a large arena named Eden Park which often hosts rugby games between international sides and New Zealand's most famous and successful sporting team. What is this team's name?

Answer: All Blacks

The All Blacks have a wonderful record at Eden Park, and between 1994 and 2017 were unbeaten over 39 games at the ground.
The Silver Ferns is the country's national women's netball team.
The Warriors is the New Zealand rugby league team that plays in the NZ/Australian club competition, while The Black Sticks is the name of the national men's field hockey team.
9. In the centre of Auckland City is located the impressive 328 metre (1076 ft) high Sky Tower. Visitors can ascend the Tower in fast elevators - and once at the top, enjoy the panoramic views of the city - or take part in a hair raising activity. What is this?

Answer: base jumping by wire

Views extend as far as 82 kms or 50 miles on a clear day from the top of the Sky Tower.
if you have the nerves, you can base jump 192 metres off the Tower - reaching speeds of 85 km an hour.
Unlike a true bungy cord, which is tied to the jumper's feet, in base jumping the jumper is attached to a body harness. This provides maximum safety as well as maximum adrenaline pumping!
10. Auckland is often called the City of Sails - because of the high number of yachts and sailboats prevalent in every corner of the city's harbours. In 2017, what famous international sporting trophy was won by a yacht team from the Auckland-based Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron?

Answer: The America's Cup

The America's Cup has been competed for since 1851 - with yachts from the U.S.A. successfully defending what is called "The Auld Mug" until late in the twentieth century when Australia and New Zealand teams both won the cup.
New Zealand wrestled the trophy away from Oracle Team USA again in 2017, and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron will defend the cup on the beautiful Waitemata Harbour in Auckland around March 2021.
The Fastnet is an ocean yacht race held off the coast of England each year.
The Volvo Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world which is held every 3-4 years. The Sydney to Hobart race is held between the two named Australian cities starting on Boxing Day each year.
Source: Author Warrior100

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