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LivePolls New Zealand trivia questions

Top 20 most intriguing New Zealand trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to New Zealand trivia! New Zealand is a small country in the south-western Pacific Ocean, located just over 1,000 miles east of Australia. It is made up of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as well as many smaller islands. It is a beautiful country, with stunning landscapes including glaciers, mountains, lakes, and beaches. It is also known for its diverse and vibrant culture, as well as its friendly people. There is so much to discover about New Zealand, so let’s get started and test your knowledge about this beautiful country!


1) Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in New Zealand?

  • Mount Egmont
  • Mount Tasman
  • Mount Cook
  • Mount Ruapehu

2) What is the capital of New Zealand?

  • Christchurch
  • Auckland
  • Wellington
  • Dunedin

3) Which of the following is the official national animal of New Zealand?

  • Kangaroo
  • Kiwi
  • Possum
  • Koala

4) What type of country is New Zealand?

  • Republic
  • Constitutional Monarchy
  • Constitutional Republic
  • Absolute Monarchy

5) In which year did New Zealand become a self-governing dominion?

  • 1835
  • 1908
  • 1852
  • 1945

6) The Maori people are the indigenous Polynesian people of which country?

  • Australia
  • Fiji
  • New Zealand
  • Samoa

7) Which of the following is the national bird of New Zealand?

  • Pukeko
  • Kereru
  • Tui
  • Fantail

8) Who is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand?

  • Jacinda Ardern
  • David Seymour
  • Winston Peters
  • Bill English

9) What is the official language of New Zealand?

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Maori

10) How many islands make up New Zealand?

  • 3
  • 10
  • 5
  • 7

11) What is the name of the currency used in New Zealand?

  • Euro
  • Australian Dollar
  • US Dollar
  • New Zealand Dollar

12) Where is the Bay of Islands located in New Zealand?

  • North Island
  • South Island
  • Stewart Island
  • Chatham Island

13) What is the population of New Zealand?

  • 5 million
  • 2 million
  • 4 million
  • 6 million

14) What is the official name of the state of New Zealand?

  • Republic of New Zealand
  • New Zealand Republic
  • Commonwealth of New Zealand
  • Dominion of New Zealand

15) What is the main island of New Zealand?

  • Stewart Island
  • South Island
  • North Island
  • Chatham Island

16) What is the most populous city in New Zealand?

  • Tauranga
  • Hamilton
  • Auckland
  • Wellington

17) What is the national sport of New Zealand?

  • Soccer
  • Rugby
  • Cricket
  • Basketball

18) Which body of water separate the North and South Island of New Zealand?

  • Tasman Sea
  • Cook Strait
  • Bay of Plenty
  • South Pacific Ocean

19) The Waitomo Caves located in New Zealand are famous for which type of attraction?

  • Glow Worms
  • Limestone Rock Formations
  • Moeraki Boulders
  • Hot Springs

20) Which of the following is the official name of the native language of New Zealand?

  • Maori
  • English
  • Māori
  • Maorish

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