T2 Wk 3 Current Events 2022

What is a company from Austria proposing as a new way to cross Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour?

• A hovercraft service

• A monorail

• A gondola

Answer explanation

Austrian firm Doppelmayr is working on a possible 4.2km line linking Wynyard Quarter, Bayswater and the Akoranga bus station. It could be built within 2-3 years, costing around $200 million. The Government abandoned a short-lived plan for a $785 million cycling and walking bridge, and its agency is weighing up alternatives.

Why was North Korea in the news last week?

• They confirmed their first COVID-19 case

• They announced that their leader Kim Jong Un, is in hospital

• They launched their first crew into space

Answer explanation

They confirmed their first COVID-19 case - North Korea announced its first coronavirus infection more than two years into the pandemic. Leader Kim Jong Un has called for raising COVID-19 preventive measures to maximum levels.

What will take place on Sunday, May 22?

• A test of New Zealand's emergency mobile alert system

• A re-opening of Parliament’s playground

• Jacinda Ardern will travel to the US to discuss free-trade deals with Joe Biden

Answer explanation

A test of New Zealand's emergency mobile alert system - The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it will take place on Sunday, May 22. People can expect a loud alert to go off on their phones between 6-7pm.

What type of creature is shown here?

• Lemur

• Chinchilla

• Macaque

Answer explanation

This photo shows a ring-tailed lemur. Chester Zoo recently welcomed rare twin baby red-bellied lemurs that will have a vital role in the species' future. They are among the world's rarest and are listed as vulnerable to extinction.

Which former New Zealand cricketer is the new head coach of England’s Test team?

• Stephen Fleming 

• Brendon McCullum

• Ross Taylor

Answer explanation

The 40-year-old McCullum, who currently coaches Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders, has never been in charge of a Test team and only retired from playing in 2019.

Apple has announced that it is discontinuing the …?

• iphone

• ipod touch

• apple watch

Answer explanation

The iconic MP3 player launched in 2001 and could store 1,000 tracks. The firm says it will remain available to buy "while stocks last”. It was last updated in 2019.

Prince Harry has launched a new campaign promoting …?

• Animal Rights

• Sustainable Hair Products

• Sustainable Travel

Answer explanation

Prince Harry has been talking about New Zealand and Māori kaitiaki values in a new campaign for a company promoting sustainable travel. Harry chose Māori Television's current affairs programme Te Ao with Moana to launch the Travalyst campaign.

This painting sold for a record amount of $195 million recently. Who is featured in the artwork?

• Grace Kelly

• Marilyn Monroe

• Dolly Parton

Answer explanation

Andy Warhol’s iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe is now the most expensive work by a US artist to sell at an auction.

When does the Government expect cruise ships to return to New Zealand?

• June 2022

• October 2022

• February 2023

Answer explanation

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash said the reason for the holdup is ensuring that proper COVID-19 measures have be taken at the ports around New Zealand.

In which country were the homes of more than 50 politicians burnt down last week, during riots?

• Sri Lanka

• France

• Brazil

Answer explanation

Sri Lankan security forces have been ordered to shoot law-breakers on sight in a bid to stop anti-government protests. Demonstrators are calling for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis in history.