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What is the Capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
What is NZ's government Type?
Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
This City used to be the capital of NZ for 25 years from 1842-1865
Auckland
Wellington is home to the parliament building called _________. Legend has it that it was designed on the back of a napkin as a joke.
The Beehive
This city is also known as "Garden City" owing to its large botanic gardens and central park. It was the location of one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country’s history – the February 2011 earthquake
Christchurch
This city is where much of the production of kiwifruit in New Zealand occurs.
Tauranga
This city is a leading light in agriculture research. It is an educational centre of New Zealand and is known for its Massey University. It is also known for its colloquial name, "Palmy"
Palmerston North
What are the 3 main languages used in NZ?
NZ English, Maori & NZ Sign Language
What are the 3 characteristics of the NZ flag and what do they mean?
Dark Blue Color - sea and the Sky. The 4 stars - Southern Cross start constellation, the Union flag - British settlement in NZ
What is the Maori name for the Maori flag?
Tino Rangatiratanga
_____________ is the national bird of NZ. It was also adapted as a common name to refer to New Zealanders after WW1
Kiwi
_______ is NZ's national plant. It represents prosperity and has been adapted by all NZ sports team as an insignia worn on their uniforms.
Silver Fern
He is the first European to circumnavigate New Zealand
Captain James Cook
This holiday is being celebrated every 6th of February to honour the treaty that gave Maoris equal rights as the British citizens
Waitangi Day
This is the traditional Māori greeting in New Zealand. It is done by pressing one's nose and forehead (at the same time) to another person at an encounter
Hongi
Who is NZ's current head of state?
King Charles lll
