Current Events 3 2022

Which sports team has just signed an investment agreement with US group Silver Lake?

• Silver Ferns

• Warriors

• All Blacks

• Black Caps

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain as Russian troops continue to occupy positions on Ukraine’s border. What is unusual about Ukraine’s current President?

• He is an actor who previously played the President of Ukraine

• He is the son of the previous President

• He is only 23 years old

• He was born in Russia

The Speaker of the House received criticism from some MP’s recently for playing loud music at the protestors camped out on Parliament grounds. What is the name of the Speaker of the House?

• Kiri Allen

• Christopher Luxon

• David Seymour

• Trevor Mallard

What is the first name of this Kiwi olympic medal-winning athlete?

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The New Zealand scientific team in Antarctica are advertising for many vacancies at their research facility. What is the name of New Zealand’s research facility in Antarctica?

• Hilary Base

• Cook Base

• Scott Base

• Tasman Base

Hundreds of people in Switzerland have jumped at the chance to trial a new …?

• Alpine Rollercoaster

• Meat alternative burger at McDonalds

• Prison

• Covid vaccine

In which American sports league did the LA Rams defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in the final game of the season?

• NBA

• NFL

• MLB

In which country have these parliament buildings been full of activity lately?

• USA

• Ukraine

• France

• Russia

In which event did Kiwi Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, receive a silver medal at the Winter Olympics?

• Snowboard half-pipe

• Snowboard slalom

• Snowboard big air

• Downhill skiing

The music festival Coachella has announced that they will drop all COVID-19 restrictions including the wearing of masks. Where is Coachella held?

• A desert in the United States

• A farm in England

• A rainforest in Brazil

• South Island, NZ