Weekly Quiz 11/4/22

What has the Government proposed to ban from primary schools?

• School donations

• School uniform ties

• Sugary drinks

• Bullrush

Answer explanation

It would mean students in Year 1-8 would only be allowed to drink water, milk and plant-based milks. Research shows dental decay is now the most common disease reported among Kiwi children. The Ministry for Education is now asking schools, kura, whānau and health professionals to have their say on the proposal.

Australia, New Zealand and the United States have expressed concern about a security pact between China and which Pacific Island?

• Fji

• Cook Islands

• Solomon Islands

• Tonga

Answer explanation

There are concerns that the pact could lead to China establishing a military base there. The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, “There is no intention to ask China to build a military base in Solomon Islands. We are insulted by such unfounded stories.”

Which cricketing nation won the 2022 Women's World Cup that was recently held in New Zealand? 

• England

• Australia

• Pakistan

• New Zealand

Answer explanation

Australia beat England in the final that was held at Christchurch's Hagley Park. It is the seventh time Australia have won the trophy. Unfortunately, as the host nation, New Zealand did not manage to make the semi-finals.

On which island would you find these mysterious statues?

• Rapanui/Easter Island

• Christmas Island

• Pitcairn Island

• Magnetic Island

Answer explanation

Easter Island or Rapanui is special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. There are around 900 stone human figures called Moai carved by the Rapa Nui people between the years 1250 and 1500.

In which sport did New Zealand's Paul Coll successfully defend his British Open title recently?

• Golf

• Tennis

• Snowboarding

• Squash

Answer explanation

Coll, the world No 1 totally dominated his opponent for a 12-10, 11-6, 11-4 victory in 50 minutes to continue his run of not dropping a set in the entire tournament.

What was found amongst thousands of potatoes on a conveyor belt at an Auckland potato factory last week?

• A moa skull

• A grenade

• A new species of centipede

• A fossilised egg

Answer explanation

The World War ll era grenade has been confirmed as being a training grenade which didn't contain explosives. It is believed to have been dug up during harvesting on a farm in Matamata.

Who won the most awards at the 64th annual Grammy Awards last week?

• Billie Eilish

• Olivia Rodriguez

• Adele

• Jon Batiste

Answer explanation

Batiste won the most awards, with five and Silk Sonic followed with four trophies at the 64th annual Grammy Awards. The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, gave a pre-recorded speech at the ceremony. His speech was followed by a performance of "Free" by singer John Legend, joined by Ukrainian artists Mika Newton, Lyuba Yakimchuk and Siuzanna Igidan.

These structures in Marlborough are being taken down after 33 years of operation. What were they used for?

• secret communication

• nuclear power  

• dangerous chemical production

• plant experiments

Answer explanation

The Waihopai Station is a secure communication facility, located near Blenheim, run by New Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). The station collects data that is then shared with New Zealand's allies. The golf ball-like domes protected and hid two satellite dishes that swiveled underneath. Dish use had become virtually "obsolete" after changes in global telecommunications and technology.

A batch of which chocolate treat has recently been recalled around the world?

• Milky Bar

• KitKat

• Kinder Surprise

• Chocolate Fish

Answer explanation

A batch of Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs are being recalled from around New Zealand due to fears over potential salmonella contamination. The recall notice applies to the 100g Kinder Surprise Maxi (Natoons variety) with batch number L298R03UNB and the best before date of August 23, 2022.

Former All Black Dan Carter has been raising money for Unicef's water, sanitation and hygiene programme (WASH). What did he do at the weekend to raise money?

• Swim the length of Lyttleton Harbour near Christchurch 

• Goal-kicking with a rugby ball for 24 hours 

• Running a triple marathon across the Canterbury region

Answer explanation

The inaugural DC10 fundraising event saw Carter goal-kicking for 24 hours straight, aiming to successfully convert 1598 kicks - the number of test points he scored as an All Black. Funds raised from the Kickathon will go to the DC10 Fund, directly supporting Unicef's water, sanitation and hygiene programme (WASH) for children in the Pacific, where sanitation-related diseases are one of the leading causes of death for children under five. The partnership will see Unicef deliver water and sanitation to 134,000 children in Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.