Gordonton School Quiz Week 1 Term 2

The Government declared a state of emergency during cyclone Gabrielle - only the third in New Zealand's history. Which two events led to the previous state of emergency declarations?

• Cyclone Bola and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake

• 1931 Napier earthquake and Cyclone Bola

• 2011 Christchurch earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic

Auckland’s mayor was criticised for his response to the Auckland floods. What is his name?

• Nick Smith

• Wayne Brown

• Phil Goff

What percentage of the world’s oceans will be protected under a United Nations treaty that was completed in March?

• 5 per cent

• 30 per cent

• 65 per cent

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck in February claimed over 40,000 lives in Turkey and which other country?

• Syria

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

A Māori activist who played a key role in Waitangi Day commemorations, died in January. What was her name?

• Titewhai Harawira

• Dame Whina Cooper

• Roimata Ngatai

Which sport uses the ‘Fosbury Flop’?

• Trampolining

• High jump

• Diving

Which series of books by author Ian Fleming, are cerebrating their 70th anniversary?

• James Bond

• Winnie the Pooh

• The Lord of the Rings

Who won the New Zealander of the Year award for 2023?

• A pair of twin musicians

• A Māori astronomer

• A former rugby player and mental health advocate

According to recent predictions based on trends, by 2035 more than half of the world’s population will be …?

• Obese

• Vegetarian

• English speaking

Which pop superstar broke the record for most career wins at the 2023 Grammy awards?

• Taylor Swift

• Adele

• Beyoncé