WQ38NZ

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

• a. Cyclone Bola and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake

• b. 1931 Napier earthquake and Cyclone Bola

• c. 2011 Christchurch earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic

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

• a. Syria

• b. Afghanistan

• c. Iraq

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

• a. A pair of twin musicians

• b. A Māori astronomer

• c. A former rugby player and mental health advocate

What is the last name of this Kiwi who became a Formula 1 driver?

• a. van Gisbergen

• b. Lawson

• c. Evans

Who was forced to cancel Auckland concerts in January due to major flooding in the city?

• a. Ed Sheeran

• b. Foo Fighters

• c. Elton John

Changes introduced in May allow New Zealanders to apply for Australian citizenship if they have lived there for more than …?

• a. 2 years

• b. 4 years

• c. 10 years

Which country announced in May that it will ban the recreational use of vapes?

• a. Japan

• b. United States

• c. Australia

In which building was this event held in Term 2?

• a. Buckingham Palace

• b. Windsor Castle

• c. Westminster Abbey

Which Australian region withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games in July?

• a. Victoria

• b. Queensland

• c. New South Wales

A gathering of tens of thousands of teenagers from more than 100 countries, were evacuated from South Korea in August due to an approaching typhoon. Why were they there?

• a. The Junior World Athletics Championships

• b. The Junior FIFA World Cup

• c. The World Scout Jamboree