These are Christine's answers to the New Zealand general knowledge quiz.
- Who was the first known European explorer that arrived in New Zealand and in what year ?
The first known European explorer that arrived in New Zealand was Abel Tasman, he had arrived in the year 1642
- Which British sailor arrived in 1769 ?
James Cook/Captain Cook
- Which city is the capital of New Zealand ?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington
- What are the 3 colours on the New Zealand flag ?
The 3 colours of the New Zealand flag are white, red and blue
- How many stars are on the New Zealand flag ?
There are exactly 4 stars on the New Zealand flag
- What’s the Maori name for New Zealand ?
The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa
- Which is our largest lake ?
Our largest lake is Lake Taupo
- Which mountain is the highest in the country ?
The highest mountain in the country is Aoraki/Mount Cook
- What’s New Zealand's longest river ?
The longest river in New Zealand is Waikato river
- What is the name of our national museum in Wellington ?
Te Papa Tongarewa
- What’s that name of the ocean that New Zealand is currently sitting on ?
The name of the ocean New Zealand is sitting on is the Pacific Ocean
- What is the name of the sea between New Zealand and Australia ?
The name of the sea between NZ and Australia is Tasman sea
- What is the name of Captain Cook’s ship which he sailed on to New Zealand? The name of Captain Cook’s ship was Bark Endeavour
- Which New Zealand fruit was originally called the Chinese Gooseberry ?
The fruit that was originally called Chinese Gooseberry was Kiwi Fruit
- What are the names of the 3 main islands of New Zealand ?
The names of the 3 main islands of New Zealand are North Island, South Island and Stewart Island
- New Zealand currency is called ?
New Zealand Dollar
- The largest city is not the capital. Which is the largest city ?
The largest city is Auckland
- Name the plant that is our national symbol
Silver Fern
- Which flightless bird are New Zealanders named after ?
Kiwi Bird
- Which famous New Zealander was the first to climb Mt Everest ?
Edmund Hillary
- What plant did Maori weave into baskets ?
Flax
- What name is given to the Parliament Buildings in Wellington because of its shape ?
Beehive
- What is the largest native tree in New Zealand ?
The largest native in New Zealand is Kauri Tree
- What is the name of the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands ?
Cook Strait
- Which city is named The Garden City ?
Letchworth
- What is the name of the “living dinosaur” that only lives in New Zealand ?
Tuatara
- Which New Zealander directed the famous Lord of The Rings films ?
Peter Jackson
These are alot of questions christine, but how do you know all this?
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