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1. The first appointment for head of government in New Zealand occurred in 1856. Who was this person that held the position for a mere two weeks?
2. Which popular activity is considered to be the national sport of New Zealand?
3. New Zealand contains two major land masses called the North Island and the South Island. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates them?
4. Due to the remoteness of New Zealand's landscape, the bulk of filming for Peter Jackson's trilogy was conducted there. Which epic adventure movie series is this?
5. New Zealand is known for its famous mountain climbers. Who was the Kiwi mountaineer who first managed to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
6. Commercial bungee jumping became a worldwide phenomena during the late 1980s. Who was the New Zealander first credited with organizing this activity?
7. In 2014, New Zealand singer Lorde won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Which international hit single earned her the award?
8. The Sky Tower is an iconic landmark in New Zealand. Which city contains this structure?
9. What is the name of the local hamburger sold at McDonald's restaurants in New Zealand as an alternative to the Big Mac?
10. New Zealand governor Lord Glasgow signed the Electoral Act allowing women the right to vote. In which year did this occur?
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