Current Events Term 1 Week 8

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

• Djibouti

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

• Neverland

Mexican airport customs officers recently seized 5,700 …?

• Live and endangered butterflies

• Stolen artworks

• Vials of fake Covid-19 vaccine

• veggietales videos

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

• An Oscar

• A Grammy

• An Emmy

• A Dundee

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

• Mr. Adamson

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

• True

• False

Why has the Wairarapa town of Carterton been in the news?

• They ran out of water

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

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

• They are going to be putting fluoride in their water

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

• Mr. Pauling