Weekly Quiz T2 Wk05

World Bee day was celebrated on 20 May. What is a formal term for a bee keeper?

• Apiarist

• Philatelist

• Botanist

A Nepali Sherpa has broken the world record for total number of climbs to the summit Mount Everest. How many times has he climbed to the summit of the mountain?

• 9

• 27

• 65

What is the last name of this politician who has been in the news?

• Luxon

• Davis

• Robertson

The government has released its yearly budget. Which of the following was NOT included?

• 20 hours of free weekly childcare for two year olds

• Dropping the $5 fees on prescriptions

• Dropping car registration fees

Last week the leaders of the G7 gathered in Hiroshima. Where is Hiroshima?

• Japan

• Taiwan

• China

For which event will volunteers wear this uniform?

• FIFA Women's Football World Cup

• IRL Men's Rugby League World Cup

• UCI World Cycling Championships

Last week, why was TV personality Hilary Barry denied access to the Fifa media hub?

• She couldn't prove she was a television reporter

• She insulted a Fifa executive

• She forgot her identification card

Which is New Zealand’s cheapest region to rent property?

• Northland

• Southland

• Canterbury

What is shown in this image that made the news last week?

• An extreme closeup of the world's tiniest computer

• A proposed NASA base on the moon

• The wreck of the Titanic

What is the name of this long-serving player who has just announced her retirement from the Silver Ferns?

• Shannon Saunders

• Bailey Mes

• Kayla Johnson