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All About Kiwis Trivia Quiz

New Zealand is a small country of 5 million people located in the South Pacific. However our people have contributed much to the bigger world stage. This quiz provides interesting insights into some of our more famous citizens.

A multiple-choice quiz by Warrior100. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Warrior100

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,287

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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167

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sir Peter Jackson is a well known New Zealand born film director, producer and screenwriter. He has directed and produced many movies since 1976. Which of the following movies was NOT directed by him? Hint

The Hobbitt : An Unexpected Journey

The Lovely Bones

Romancing the Stone

The Adventures of Tin Tin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lydia Ko is a Korean born, professional New Zealander golfer. In February 2015 she achieved a stunning milestone in her career. What was this ? Hint

She hit three consecutive holes in one.

At 17 years and 9 months old, she became the youngest ever professional golfer of either gender to be ranked No. 1 in the world

She made the cover of "Time Magazine"

She won a gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

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Question 3 of 10

3. In November 2017, a new Government was elected in New Zealand, and Jacinda Ardern became the country's new Prime Minister. How old was Jacinda at that time ?
Hint

33 years and 6 months

45 years and 9 months

41 years and 8 months

37 years and 3 months

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the New Zealand born business person who in April 2018 was serving in the Executive Office of the White House in USA for President Donald Trump ? Hint

Christopher (Chris) Liddell

Bill English

Richie McCaw

Helen Clark

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Question 5 of 10

5. Helen Clark served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008 - before being voted out of power.
She subsequently took up an important international position , serving in this role from 2009 to 2017. What was her new role ? Hint

Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme

Governor of the World Bank

Head of the World Health Organisition

Secretary-General of United Nations

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Warriors is the name of a well-known New Zealand sporting team - playing in a competition run in both New Zealand and Australia.

What sport do the Warriors play ? Hint

Cricket

Rugby Union

Rugby League

Australian Rules Football

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Question 7 of 10

7. Steven Adams is a New Zealand professional basket ball player who has played in the NBA of America from 2013 to 2018. What franchise does he play for? Hint

Detroit Pistons

Boston Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder

New York Knicks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lorde is a New Zealand singer who burst onto the music scene in 2013 with her
best selling hit: Royals.
Lorde is her stage/performing name, but what is her real name? Hint

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor

Caryn Elaine Johnson

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta

Margaret Mary Emily Hyra

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bill (Willie) Apiata was a soldier who won the highest military award, the Victoria Cross, in action while fighting for New Zealand's Special Air Service.
In which war did Willie win this prestigious award for gallantry ? Hint

First Gulf War

World War 2

War in Afghanistan

Vietnam War

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Question 10 of 10

10. A.J.Hackett is a New Zealand entrepreneur who developed and commercialized a popular recreational activity in his home land, before helping to spread the sport throughout the world. What is this exciting and even terrifying sport? Hint

Snowboarding

Shark Riding

Paragliding

Bungy Jumping

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Romancing the Stone

"Romancing the Stone" was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1984.
Peter Jackson directed "The Lovely Bones" in 2009, and "The Adventures of Tin Tin" in 2011. "The Unexpected Journey" was the first part of "The Hobbitt Trilogy" and followed the hugely successful "Lord of the Rings" series.

2. Lydia Ko is a Korean born, professional New Zealander golfer. In February 2015 she achieved a stunning milestone in her career. What was this ?

Answer: At 17 years and 9 months old, she became the youngest ever professional golfer of either gender to be ranked No. 1 in the world

Lydia Coe was only 5 years old when she began playing golf - and was just 14 when she won her first open tour event in Australia as an amateur. She turned professional in late 2013, and became No.1 Professional Woman Player within 18 months.

3. In November 2017, a new Government was elected in New Zealand, and Jacinda Ardern became the country's new Prime Minister. How old was Jacinda at that time ?

Answer: 37 years and 3 months

Jacinda is New Zealand's third elected female Prime Minister following Jenny Shipley in 1997, and Helen Clark in 1999. She is New Zealand's youngest Prime Minister in 150 years.

4. Who is the New Zealand born business person who in April 2018 was serving in the Executive Office of the White House in USA for President Donald Trump ?

Answer: Christopher (Chris) Liddell

Chris Liddell served as the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Co-ordination. Prior to his appointment to this position, he filled senior roles in several large corporations, including : Microsoft, General Motors and William Morris Ltd.

Richie McCaw is a famous NZ rugby player. Bill English was Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Helen Clark also served in that role.

5. Helen Clark served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008 - before being voted out of power. She subsequently took up an important international position , serving in this role from 2009 to 2017. What was her new role ?

Answer: Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme

Helen Clark was the first female to head the United Nations Development programme - classified as the third most important role in the Organisation.
She was ranked as the 20th most powerful woman in the world during her time at the United Nations. She unsuccessfully ran for the position of the UN Secretary-General in 2016.

6. The Warriors is the name of a well-known New Zealand sporting team - playing in a competition run in both New Zealand and Australia. What sport do the Warriors play ?

Answer: Rugby League

The Warriors play in the National Rugby League - based in Sydney Australia, but including teams from New Zealand, Victoria, and Queensland.
The game is similar to rugby union - but each team has 13 players on the field (rather than 15 for union), and has different rules and scoring.

7. Steven Adams is a New Zealand professional basket ball player who has played in the NBA of America from 2013 to 2018. What franchise does he play for?

Answer: Oklahoma City Thunder

After playing in a New Zealand competition, Steven was drafted to the Thunder in 2013 as centre.
He cemented his place in the team as a 7 ft (2.13 mts) skilled, tough player.

8. Lorde is a New Zealand singer who burst onto the music scene in 2013 with her best selling hit: Royals. Lorde is her stage/performing name, but what is her real name?

Answer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor

Understandably, Ella wanted to simplify her stage name, and chose Lorde as she liked all things royal - adding an E to make the name more feminine.
Stefani Germanotta is Lady Gaga. Caryn Johnson is Whoopi Goldberg, and Margaret Hyra is Meg Ryan.

9. Bill (Willie) Apiata was a soldier who won the highest military award, the Victoria Cross, in action while fighting for New Zealand's Special Air Service. In which war did Willie win this prestigious award for gallantry ?

Answer: War in Afghanistan

Willie won his Victoria Cross in action against the Teliban in 2004 after risking his own life to rescue a gravely injured comrade under intense fire.
It was the first Victoria Cross awarded to a New Zealand soldier since World War 2.

Answer: Bungy Jumping

A.J. Hackett used the example of an ancient native ritual from Vanuatu to develop the concept of using a heavy duty, rubber bungy cord to jump from elevated sites such as bridges, high buildings, helicopters, etc.
After plenty of success in developing the sport in New Zealand, Hackett then franchised and expanded the business worldwide.

Source: Author Warrior100

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