Gordonton School Quiz week 8 Term 1

How many times has Team New Zealand now won the America's Cup?

• Twice

• Four Times

• Five Times

Which country has already laid an official challenge to Team New Zealand for the next America's Cup?

• Australia

• Italy

• United Kingdom

Japan recently commemorated an anniversary of the devastating 9.1 earthquake and tsunami it suffered, and the effects it had on the country. What anniversary was it commemorating?

• 5th anniversary

• 10th anniversary

• 20th anniversary

Air New Zealand has announced two flights a week will run between Auckland and Hobart once quarantine-free travel becomes available. Where is Hobart?

• Tasmania

• Queensland

• New South Wales

Mexican airport customs officers recently seized 5,700 …?

• Live and endangered butterflies

• Stolen artworks

• Vials of fake COVID-19 vaccine

What type of award was filmmaker, Taika Waititi, surprised to receive last week for his movie 'Jojo Rabbit'?

• An Oscar

• A Grammy

• An Emmy

The Government has published new information showing who will receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the third priority group. Who is NOT included in this priority group?

• Prisoners

• People over 65

• Children under the age of 5

True or false, the UK government has announced it plans to increase its number of nuclear weapons?

• True

• False

The Wairarapa town of Carterton was in the news recently, why?

• They ran out of water

• They had to boil their water due to high levels of bacteria

• They were told not to drink the water because of high levels of lead

In a recent political survey, Jacinda Ardern remained the most preferred Prime Minister with respondents. Which politician was the second-most preferred Prime Minister?

• Simon Bridges

• Judith Collins

• David Seymour