Current Events 15

What did the government announce last week?

• Their prospectus

• Their 'Ten Year Plan'

• Their Budget

• Tax increases

Which iconic New Zealand structure has just celebrated its 60th anniversary?

• the Clyde Dam

• the Auckland Harbour Bridge

• the Beehive

• Te Papa Museum

What caused a tourist boat to sink on the Danube river, in Hungary’s capital Budapest?

• It hit a bridge

• A freak river wave hit the boat

• A larger boat hit it

What occupation do these people have?

• Teacher

• Police Officer

• Doctor

Why has the Australian teenager who broke an egg on a politician’s head, been in the news again?

• He is moving to New Zealand

• He has decided he is going into politics

• He has donated almost A$100,000 to survivors of the Christchurch mosque attacks

What were 260 thrill seekers able to do off the Eiffel Tower last week?

• Abseil

• Zipline

• Hang glide

A call has gone out for extras to appear in the upcoming Avatar film sequels that are being filmed in Wellington. Who is the director of the Avatar films?

• James Cameron

• Peter Jackson

• Taika Waititi

What major sporting event began with this scene?

• World Balloon Championships

• FIFA

• Cricket World Cup

How many security staff were employed for football’s Champion League final in Madrid?

• 850

• 4700

• 7300

How much of the Fox River in Westland is still contaminated by rubbish after flooding damaged a landfill on March 26?

• 30% of the river's length

• 65% of the river's length

• 85% of the river's length

• 95% of the river's length