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A Mixture of New Zealand Trivia Quiz

Some pretty challenging questions to give those Kiwis out there something to struggle with...

A multiple-choice quiz by schmickgun. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
schmickgun

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,499

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2628

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. John Griffin, a New York financier, purchased land in August 2002. This upset the local Maori people as it is a sacred site containing tribal graves. What is the name of the land ?

Answer: (Three Words - (land first sighted))

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the Maori welcoming ceremony ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Abel Tasman sighted New Zealand in 1642, what name did he give it ? Hint

Staten Landt

Noest Veld

New Zealand

Sneeuwwit Wolk

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the approximate length of the New Zealand coastline? Hint

20,000 kms

5,000 kms

15,000 kms

10,000 kms

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Question 5 of 10

5. Not including Queen Elizabeth, who in April 2001, was made the head of state ?

Answer: (Last name only)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the Maori word for "mountain" ? Hint

Manga

Maunga

Moana

Motu

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Customs department is believed to be the oldest government department. When was it established ? Hint

January 1841

August 1843

August 1842

January 1840

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Question 8 of 10

8. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the world's steepest street is located in Dunedin. What is its name ?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. We know that Invercargill is the southern most of New Zealand's cities. However, who was it named after ?

Answer: (Two Words (initials WC))

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Question 10 of 10

10. It is the first urban area in the world to see the sun each morning. What is the longitude of Gisborne ? Hint

176 degrees east

179 degrees east

177 degrees east

178 degrees east

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. John Griffin, a New York financier, purchased land in August 2002. This upset the local Maori people as it is a sacred site containing tribal graves. What is the name of the land ?

Answer: Young Nick's Head

Young Nick's Head is located 310 miles north of Wellington. It is believed to be the first point of New Zealand that Captain Cook sighted. It is also the first place where the Maori tribe Ngai Tamanuhiri came ashore.

2. What is the name of the Maori welcoming ceremony ?

Answer: Powhiri

The powhiri ceremony contains many elements. It is used to unite visitors and host in an environment of peace & friendship. Parts of the service are also believed to ward off the evil spirits.

3. When Abel Tasman sighted New Zealand in 1642, what name did he give it ?

Answer: Staten Landt

Abel Tasman never actually landed in New Zealand in 1642. He sent his ship to meet the Maoris, but a skirmish erupted and four of his men were killed.

4. What is the approximate length of the New Zealand coastline?

Answer: 15,000 kms

The official length of the coastline is 15,134 kms.

5. Not including Queen Elizabeth, who in April 2001, was made the head of state ?

Answer: Cartwright

Dame Silvia Cartwright was appointed Governor General in April 2001. She is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II.

6. What is the Maori word for "mountain" ?

Answer: Maunga

Manga means stream,
Moana means sea, and
Motu means island.

7. The Customs department is believed to be the oldest government department. When was it established ?

Answer: January 1840

The Customs department was established on January 5th, 1840. Its main role was to collect revenue for the government. In 1841, it was renamed the Customs Home Establishment.

8. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the world's steepest street is located in Dunedin. What is its name ?

Answer: Baldwin Street

The gradient is 38 degrees.

9. We know that Invercargill is the southern most of New Zealand's cities. However, who was it named after ?

Answer: William Cargill

William Cargill was one of the Scottish pioneers. He was heavily involved in the Otago and Southland area with settlement and administration.

10. It is the first urban area in the world to see the sun each morning. What is the longitude of Gisborne ?

Answer: 178 degrees east

My atlas says 178.02, I have had information from fellow players saying anywhere from 178.01 through to 178.10.

Source: Author schmickgun

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