Auckland
Auckland resides on an isthmus between what?
Mangere Inlet and the Tamaki River
Which of the following is true about the city of Auckland?
Largest Polynesian population in the world
What's the name of Auckland's oldest park?
Auckland Domain
On which of New Zealand's main islands is Auckland situated?
The North Island
What's the name of Auckland's annual cultural festival?
Auckland Festival
What is Auckland's biggest volcano island called?
Rangitoto Island
Eden Park is Auckland's biggest area for sports. From which year has it been used?
1900
Which of the following venues is a natural amphitheatre in Auckland, mainly used for speedway and concerts?
Western Springs Stadium
What is the population of Auckland?
About 1.4 million
Which of the following is Auckland's nickname?
City of Sails
What happened to make Auckland become a so-called "Super City" in 2010?
Consolidation
Which of the following cities was NOT independent before merging into Auckland Council in 2010?
Oahu City
What proportion of Auckland households own a boat?
One in three
What is the attendance capacity for a rugby match at Eden Park in Auckland?
50,000
When did Auckland's "Rangitoto" volcano have its most recent eruption?
500 years ago
Which two places are connected by the Auckland Harbour Bridge?
Auckland City and North Shore
John Endean is a historical person who moved to Auckland during the late 1800s. How did he make his fortune?
Gold
Which is the fastest-growing ethnic group in Auckland?
Asians
Which of the following answers is NOT a beach near Auckland?
St Clemens
What was the name of the once commercial harbour that, among other things, hosted two 'America's Cups'?
Viaduct Basin
Who were the first people to settle in Auckland?
Maoris
How many volcanoes are there in the Auckland Volcanic Field?
48
This photo is taken from which Auckland vantage point?
Mount Eden
By how much is the population of Auckland expected to grow in the next 50 years?
50%
What was the reason the first people settled around Auckland?
Fertile land
The central part of Auckland resides on a what?
A narrow isthmus
Which of these is the name for Auckland's "Museum of Transport and Technology"?
MOTAT
For how many years was Auckland the capital of New Zealand?
25 years
What do you mean when you say "Tamaki Makaurau" in Maori?
Auckland
It's very likely that you will be offered this dessert in Auckland. What's it called?
Pavlova
What are the "Waitakere Ranges" that are located near Auckland?
Mountain range
What is this building in Auckland used for?
Museum
What is "Maungawhau" in Auckland?
Volcano
Who named the city Auckland?
George Eden
Which of the following is a theme park in Auckland?
Rainbow's End
This rock can be found at the famous "Piha Beach" near Auckland. What's it called?
Lion Rock
How many lanes does the Harbour Bridge in Auckland have?
8
What is the name of this Auckland church?
St Matthew's
This animal can be seen on one of Auckland's beaches. What animal is it?
Seal
What rare weather event occurred in Auckland on 27 July 1939?
Snowfall
Between which years was Auckland the capital of New Zealand?
1841 - 1865
Which is the official spoken language of Auckland?
English
What's the name of Auckland's main harbour?
Waitemata
Which of the following artists was born in Auckland?
Lorde
By what name is "Auckland Museum" also known?
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Around which year did the first people arrive in Auckland?
1350
From which year has New Zealand been regarded as an independent nation?
1907
Which of the following is a mountain in New Zealand?
Mount Cook
Which of the following New Zealand cities is located at the farthest West and the farthest South?
Invercargill
New Zealand met Sweden in the 1972 Davis Cup. Which player lost to the 15-year-old debutant Bjorn Borg?
Onny Parun
In what city are we in this image?
Wellington
In which band from New Zealand is Jemaine Clement one of the members?
Flight of the Conchords
Which of the following country singers was born in New Zealand?
Keith Urban
On what side of Lake Wanaka in New Zealand is the city of "Wanaka" located?
The south side
Which country defeated New Zealand in the second qualifying round to qualify for the 1982 Soccer World Cup in Spain?
China
Which constellation can be seen on New Zealand's flag?
The Southern Cross
Look at the view shown in this picture. Which tourist attraction in New Zealand are you visiting?
Milford Sound
Which of the following cities in New Zealand is located in the "Bay of Plenty" region?
Rotorua
The country's biggest beer brand had to change its name in the 1970s after being sued by a Dutch brewery. What is the beer called today?
Steinlager
What city was the capital of New Zealand before Wellington took over in 1865?
Auckland
Where in New Zealand is Tongariro National Park located?
North Island
Can you name the hit TV music show that originally aired in New Zealand in 1999?
Popstars
What is the name of the capital of the "West Coast" region of New Zealand?
Greymouth
What's the name of the New Zealand singer-songwriter who features on Gotye's mega hit "Somebody That I Used to Know"?
Kimbra Lee Johnson
What is the approximate population of New Zealand?
4 million
What is New Zealand's nearest neighbour?
Australia
The Antarctic expedition of which country visited Wellington in April of 1956?
The "Ob" of Russia
The character "Rose" in the TV series "Two and a Half Men" is played by a New Zealander. Who is it?
Melanie Lynskey
Where are most of the monuments from the Erebus disaster in New Zealand?
Auckland
Approximately how many kilometers long is New Zealand from north to south?
1,600 km
Is the consumption of alcohol permitted in restaurants with the sign BYO in New Zealand?
Yes, sure
What are the civil wars that hit New Zealand during the early 19th century called?
The Musket Wars
What's the name of the top 40 albums and singles chart, that is published weekly by Recorded Music NZ?
Official New Zealand Music Chart
By what name is New Zealand's national rugby team commonly known?
The All Blacks
What date is New Zealand's national day?
Feb 6th
Where does New Zealand singer Wing originate from?
Hong Kong
What year was the 100 year anniversary of New Zealand's introduction of women's suffrage?
1993
Can you name the frontman of New Zealand garage rock band 'The Datsuns'?
Dolph de Borst
Which New Zealander became an Olympic gold medallist when he won the 1500 metres in Montreal 1976?
John Walker
How many female New Zealanders set foot on the South Pole in November 1969?
1
How many New Zealand women set foot on the South Pole in November 1969?
1
What document was signed in 1840 by the British and the Maori, making New Zealand a colony within the British Empire?
The Treaty of Waitangi
What is New Zealand's largest city, with about 1/3 of the country's population?
Auckland
In what sport did Sarah Ulmer of New Zealand win a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics?
Cycling
November 28 1979, "Air New Zealand Flight 901" crashed. On what mountain did the plane crash?
Mount Erebus
Which soccer player was the captain of New Zealand's team during the World Cup in 1982?
Steve Summer
What is New Zealand's longest river?
Waikato
What is the name for New Zealand used by the indigenous people of New Zealand?
Aotearoa
What describes the town of Picton in New Zealand?
A harbour town
What is the name of the 3,033 metres high mountain that sits a little bit left of the Southern Alps main divide on the South Island?
Mount Aspiring
Which of the following New Zealand-born actors has a role in the TV series "Fear The Walking Dead"?
Cliff Curtis
What is the name of the tree in the picture which can be found in New Zealand?
Kauri tree
In November 2008, New Zealand elected a new Prime Minister. What was his name?
John Key
Where in New Zealand are you if you're watching what's shown in this picture?
Tongariro National Park
The actress who played "Xena - Warrior Princess" was born in New Zealand. What's her name?
Lucy Lawless
What is the "Rainbow's End", found in the town of Manukau in New Zealand?
An amusement park
Since which year has New Zealand been an independent constitutional monarchy within the British Commonwealth?
1947
What's the name of the author from New Zealand shown in this picture?
Katherine Mansfield
Where should you call if you need urgent assistance by the police or ambulance when you're in New Zealand?
111
New Zealand's national rugby team usually performs a dance before their matches. What is the dance called?
Haka
What's the name of the female singer who released the album "Flags" in 2010?
Brooke Fraser
The New Zealand yachtsman Peter Blake won The America's Cup twice. What was the cause of his 2001 death?
He was murdered by pirates in South America.
What is the currency in New Zealand?
Dollar
What year was the voting age lowered to 18 in New Zealand?
1893
In what region of New Zealand can you find the town of "Hastings"?
Hawke's Bay
Who, according to the history books, was the first European to set foot in what came to be New Zealand?
Abel Tasman
Which of the following bands is known for the song "My House", which reached number three on the New Zealand singles chart?
Kids of 88
What is the name of the penguin species which are a popular tourist attraction in New Zealand?
Yellow-eyed penguin
Which fruit, rich in vitamin C, got its name from New Zealand?
Kiwi
How big of an area does New Zealand cover?
268,680 km²
Which part of the Pacific is New Zealand part of?
Polynesia
If you lived in the place illustrated in the picture, where in New Zealand do you would live?
Hobbiton
What was the cause of the New Zealand wars?
Increasing number of immigrants
New Zealand is considered the first independent state that introduced something of great importance for women. What was introduced in New Zealand in 1893?
Female voting rights
Which of the following is a symbol of New Zealand?
Kiwi
The statue in the picture portrays a famous bird which is common in New Zealand. What is the name of the bird?
Kiwi bird
What is the "Rainbow's End", found in the town of Manukau in New Zealand?
An amusement park
On what side of the road do cars drive in New Zealand?
The left
What are the Polynesians who live in New Zealand called?
The Maori
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
Which of the following actors was born in New Zealand?
Russel Crowe
What was the first name of the man who gave his last name to the New Zealand city of Wellington?
Arthur
Name the director of the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy?
Peter Jackson
New Zealand has plenty of palm trees. What is the name of the southern-most species of palm tree?
Nikau Palm
Who was the monarch of New Zealand in 2024?
King Charles III
What is New Zealand's biggest city?
Auckland
In what world region is New Zealand located?
Oceania
What is New Zealand's biggest lake?
Lake Taupo
The kiwi bird is "nocturnal" as it is called in English but what does it mean?
Active during the night
What is the name of the stretch of water between the two main islands of New Zealand?
Cook Strait
What's the name of the famous New Zealand soap opera that is filmed in northern Auckland?
Shortland Street
What is Milford Sound in New Zealand?
A fjord
You might encounter the bird pictured in forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. What is it called?
Kea
New Zealand has fought many wars on the side of USA and Great Britain. In which of the following wars did they not take part?
The Falklands War 1982
This lizard is found in New Zealand, what is its Maori name?
Tuatara
There's a special theme park in the town of Wanaka where, among other things, the visitors get to solve problems. What's the name of the theme park?
Puzzling World
What is the name of the military alliance of which New Zealand is, or has been, a member?
ANZAC
Which of the following bands come from New Zealand?
Concord Dawn
Legend has it that New Zealand was created when a demigod fished it up from the sea. Who was that demigod?
Māui
What city in New Zealand is visible in the picture?
Christchurch
What city in New Zealand is visible in the picture?
Auckland
When did Polynesians settle in New Zealand?
1250-1300 AD
What is the name of the water separating New Zealand from Australia?
The Tasman Sea
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