Gordonton School Quiz W3T1

What did David Seymour, leader of the ACT Party, attempt to do at Parliament last week?

• Drive a Land Rover up the steps of Parliament

• Hold a tug of war contest on Parliament’s front lawn

• Fly into Parliament grounds using a jetpack

A kayaker in Chile had a close encounter with a humpback whale last week. What happened during this incident?

• The kayaker was dragged deep underwater by the whale and sustained minor injuries

• The kayaker was knocked unconscious by the whale's tail and was rescued by nearby fishermen

• The kayaker was briefly swallowed by the whale before being released unharmed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the Invictus Games in Canada last week. What is the Invictus Games?

• An international football tournament for Commonwealth nations

• A sporting competition for wounded, injured, and sick military personnel and veterans

• A charity event featuring military challenges

How did the Cook Islands cause political tension with New Zealand last week?

• By banning New Zealand imports

• By planning to sign a strategic partnership agreement with China

• By refusing to attend a diplomatic meeting with Winston Peters

Which wild animal is the government of Nepal considering trapping and gifting to other countries in order to control numbers?

• Lions

• Tigers

• Pumas

Why are some Tauranga residents unhappy with their Mayor, Mahé Drysdale?

• He was caught skipping council meetings to go fishing

• He proposed a controversial new tax on homeowners

• He has not yet moved to the city after seven months in office

New Zealand's 'golden visa' is a special residency programme designed to attract wealthy investors. What major change was announced to this visa last week?

• Investors must commit to hiring at least five local employees

• Investors will be required to invest a minimum of $15 million to qualify

• Investors only need to spend 21 days in NZ over three years to qualify for residency

What new online safety measure did Meta expand to New Zealand last week?

• New privacy settings that make it harder for strangers to contact users

• A new system that warns users before they share potentially harmful content

• Instagram’s ‘Teen Account’ protections

Which nation fell to the bottom of the Corruption index, meaning it has the worst levels of bribery, unfairness and favouritism in its economy and government?

• Russia

• South Sudan

• Syria

Who was denied consent to open a single store in Wānaka last week due to concerns over its visual and environmental impact?

• The Warehouse

• McDonald's

• Mitre 10