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Quiz about Events  Personalities in NZ Politics
Quiz about Events  Personalities in NZ Politics

Events & Personalities in NZ Politics Quiz


This is quiz on personalities and events in New Zealand politics.

A multiple-choice quiz by polstrivia. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
polstrivia
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
124,339
Updated
Mar 31 23
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
10 / 20
Plays
607
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Question 1 of 20
1. In what year was New Zealand's first female prime minister elected? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. What was the common nickname for former Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. What was the date of the 2002 General election? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. In New Zealand the number of cabinet ministers is usually around ...? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. What building or set of buildings is commonly called "The Beehive"? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What house did Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage refuse to live in? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Who was the Prime Minister before Helen Clark? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. When was the first Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) election in New Zealand? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Which of the following New Zealand Prime Ministers died in office? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. After the election in 1996 who was made Treasurer? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. In 1999 which party or parties formed a coalition with Labour? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. What is Helen Clark's middle name? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Who wrote the book "A Portrait of a Prime Minister"? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Who set up the New Zealand party? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Who said that Norman Kirk was killed by the CIA? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Who was New Zealand's first female Governor General? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Following the 2002 election the Minister of Youth Affairs was from what party? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. In what year did the first Labour government get elected? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Who was expelled from the Labour party in 1940? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Before setting up the United Party what party did Peter Dunne belong to? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year was New Zealand's first female prime minister elected?

Answer: 1999

While the first female Prime Minster came to power in 1998, the first elected female prime minister was Helen Clark who came to power after the 1999 general election. The first female Prime Minister was Jenny Shipley. She became Prime Minister by successfully heading a leadership bid against the Prime Minister at the time, Jim Bolger.
2. What was the common nickname for former Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon?

Answer: Piggy

During his term in office, those who did not like his policies often referred to him by the irreverent name "Piggy".
3. What was the date of the 2002 General election?

Answer: July 27

In 2002 the government called a snap election. If the election had been held at the normal time it would have been around October or November.
4. In New Zealand the number of cabinet ministers is usually around ...?

Answer: 20

The size of parliament increased from 99 to 120 members of parliament in 1996, however the size of cabinet as remain the same. While there is usual around 20 ministers inside cabinet there are also ministers outside cabinet who often hold smaller or less important portfolios.
5. What building or set of buildings is commonly called "The Beehive"?

Answer: The Executive Wing

While many people think the name "The Beehive" refers to parliament it is actually the common name for the executive wing.
6. What house did Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage refuse to live in?

Answer: Premier House

The official Wellington residence of the Prime Minister is Premier House. Micheal Joseph Savage refused to live because he thought it was too grand.
7. Who was the Prime Minister before Helen Clark?

Answer: Jenny Shipley

Jim Bolger was Prime Minister from 1993 until 1998 when he was replaced by Jenny Shipley after a leadership bid against him.
8. When was the first Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) election in New Zealand?

Answer: 1996

The MMP electoral system was adopted by New Zealand following a referendum in 1993 to change the electoral system from "First Past the Post" (FPP).
9. Which of the following New Zealand Prime Ministers died in office?

Answer: Norman Kirk

Norman Kirk came to power in November 1972 after his party (the Labour Party) had been in opposition for 12 years. He was unwell during much of his period as Prime Minister, and died of a pulmonary embolism in August 1974. He was succeeded by Bill Rowling.
10. After the election in 1996 who was made Treasurer?

Answer: Winston Peters

As part of the coalition talks after the election Winston Peters was given the position of Treasurer. This was a move that the Labour was not willing to do and is therefore one of the reasons why Winiston Peters' party, New Zealand First decided to join a coalition with the National Party.
11. In 1999 which party or parties formed a coalition with Labour?

Answer: Alliance

In 1999 Labour was in a coalition with the Alliance Party but also had an agreement with the Greens for confidence and supply.
12. What is Helen Clark's middle name?

Answer: Elizabeth

While Helen Clark is considered to be on the left of New Zealand politics, her parents were originally very conservative, and perhaps her rather old fashioned middle name reflects that conservatism.
13. Who wrote the book "A Portrait of a Prime Minister"?

Answer: Brian Edwards

The book is about Helen Clark and was written following her becoming the first elected female Prime Minister.
14. Who set up the New Zealand party?

Answer: Sir Robert Jones

The New Zealand Party was set up around the time of the 1984 election and played a significant role in the Labour party winning the election over the National Party.
15. Who said that Norman Kirk was killed by the CIA?

Answer: Bob Harvey

Bob Harvey believes that the CIA had something to do with Norman Kirk's death due to his anti-nuclear stance. However many have critised his views.
16. Who was New Zealand's first female Governor General?

Answer: Dame Catherine Tizard

Dame Catherine Tizard became the first female Governor General in 1995. In 2001 another female Governor General was appointed, Dame Silvia Cartwright.
17. Following the 2002 election the Minister of Youth Affairs was from what party?

Answer: Labour

Before that the Minister had been from the Alliance. The Youth affairs portfolio has often gone to a member of the junior coalition party.
18. In what year did the first Labour government get elected?

Answer: 1935

The first Labour government was headed by Micheal Joseph Savage and introduced many social reforms that form the basis of the welfare state in New Zealand.
19. Who was expelled from the Labour party in 1940?

Answer: John A Lee

He was kicked out of the Labour party for attacking the Prime Minister.
20. Before setting up the United Party what party did Peter Dunne belong to?

Answer: Labour

Peter Dunne left the Labour party to set up United and is now the leader of United Future.
Source: Author polstrivia

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