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Quiz about Thats Where Im From  Gisborne New Zealand
Quiz about Thats Where Im From  Gisborne New Zealand

That's Where I'm From - Gisborne, New Zealand! Quiz


How much do you know about the first city in the world to see the dawn each day?

A multiple-choice quiz by KBNZ. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
KBNZ
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
287,577
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
507
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Question 1 of 10
1. My name is Nicholas Young and I was the cabin boy of a well known ship. There is a statue of me at Waikanae Beach where I'm pointing towards some cliffs rising from the ocean. I'm pointing because they're named after me! What are they called? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Gisborne is well known for its excellent surf beaches. Some surf spots have developed interesting nicknames that identify them. Which of these is NOT a name given to one of the great surfing hangouts? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Just days before Christmas of 2007 a disaster struck the region. Many businesses were forced to close at their busiest time of the year and many people had a big cleanup on their hands. What happened? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Gisborne is the birth place and home of some famous New Zealanders. From the region come sports stars such as Silver Fern netballer Sandra Edge, NZ surfing champion Maz Quinn and All Black Rugby star Rico Gear. A famous singer also comes from Gisborne. Do you know who it is? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Gisborne has the shortest river in New Zealand. What is the name of that river? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. There is a beautiful arboretum not too far out of Gisborne. The young and old love to take a stroll among the colourful trees in Autumn and see the lovely flowers and cute baby animals in spring. What is the name of the arboretum? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. If you take a drive towards Turihau and Pouawa Beaches during the summer months, you will see a large number of these on the side of the road. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Before the year 2000 celebrations, Gisborne received a major upgrade to the streets and waterfront. What feature will you now see dotted along the inner harbour and throughout the CBD? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Another of the well known Gisborne icons is the town clock. At night it can be lit up in a variety of neon colours such as pink for breast cancer awareness or red and green for Christmas. But when the lights aren't on during the daytime it is... Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. If I was to get aboard a tour bus and travel out into the countryside, back into town and then on to the outskirts of the industrial subdivision and perhaps out to Wainui or Kaiti Beach, I would most likely be on a... Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. My name is Nicholas Young and I was the cabin boy of a well known ship. There is a statue of me at Waikanae Beach where I'm pointing towards some cliffs rising from the ocean. I'm pointing because they're named after me! What are they called?

Answer: Young Nick's Head

On the 7 October 1769 at 2pm, Nicholas Young of the HM Bark Endeavour, captained by James Cook, was the first of the crew to glimpse the outline of the eastern coast of New Zealand. This piece of land became known as Young Nick's Head.
2. Gisborne is well known for its excellent surf beaches. Some surf spots have developed interesting nicknames that identify them. Which of these is NOT a name given to one of the great surfing hangouts?

Answer: The Mad

'The Mad' is not a name given to one of Gisborne's surfing spots. A short form of 'The Mad Mile', it is a nickname given to a long stretch of road alongside the main beach on which speed freaks like to race along. 'Pines' is a popular surf spot at Okitu Beach named after the pine trees along the sand dunes. 'The Pipe' at Midway Beach got its name because once upon a time a sewage pipe was underneath the water here. 'Stock Route' at Wainui Beach gets its name from the old stock route (for sheep and cattle) in the area.
3. Just days before Christmas of 2007 a disaster struck the region. Many businesses were forced to close at their busiest time of the year and many people had a big cleanup on their hands. What happened?

Answer: An earthquake

On the 21 December 2007 at 9pm, Gisborne was shaken up by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake centered off the coast. Not uncommon for the area, the quake and its smaller aftershocks resulted in damage to many of the city's old buildings, some of which had to be condemned. It was a frightening experience for me and something that those involved in will never forget.
Incorrect answers:
After the earthquake many people feared a tsunami might have been triggered. Fortunately that did not happen but there was a small one in 1947 which destroyed the Tatapouri Hotel outbuildings.
In March 1988, Gisborne and the east coast were struck by Cyclone Bola which caused devastating floods. I was only 3 but I remember helicopters carrying huge monsoon buckets.
There have been stories of small tornadoes or water spouts around the east coast but none have been major.
4. Gisborne is the birth place and home of some famous New Zealanders. From the region come sports stars such as Silver Fern netballer Sandra Edge, NZ surfing champion Maz Quinn and All Black Rugby star Rico Gear. A famous singer also comes from Gisborne. Do you know who it is?

Answer: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (opera diva)

Kiri Te Kanawa was born in Gisborne and is an international opera star. A large dome-covered stage was erected next to the beach for the millennium celebrations, upon which she sang as the sun rose and the dawn of the year 2000 began.
Dave Dobbyn was born in Auckland.
Neil Finn was born in Te Awamutu.
Brooke Fraser was born in Wellington.
5. Gisborne has the shortest river in New Zealand. What is the name of that river?

Answer: Turanganui

The Taruheru and Waimata Rivers join together near the sea to form the Turanganui River and Gisborne's inner harbour. There is not a river called the Waikanae but there is the Waikanae stream which meets the ocean at Waikanae Beach.
6. There is a beautiful arboretum not too far out of Gisborne. The young and old love to take a stroll among the colourful trees in Autumn and see the lovely flowers and cute baby animals in spring. What is the name of the arboretum?

Answer: Eastwoodhill

The Eastwoodhill arboretum began construction in 1910 in the style of an English estate on the 65 hectare property of horticulturist William Douglas Cook. In 1965, a farmer from there area, Bill Williams, bought the section and gifted it to the public.
7. If you take a drive towards Turihau and Pouawa Beaches during the summer months, you will see a large number of these on the side of the road.

Answer: Tents and caravans

These Gisborne beaches are some of the only freedom camping sites left in New Zealand. As soon as summer begins, locals and visitors race out to get the best spot! Some families make it an annual event and display all sorts of flags and decorations around their campsites.
On the odd occasion you might see a seal lying on the bank at Tatapouri or Turihau but it's not a common occurrence. Kiwi birds are rare and can only be seen in a special habitat such as a zoo or breeding house. Gisborne is not the place to experience a hot air balloon ride.
8. Before the year 2000 celebrations, Gisborne received a major upgrade to the streets and waterfront. What feature will you now see dotted along the inner harbour and throughout the CBD?

Answer: Palm trees

There are lots of nice palm trees along the river bank of the harbour, along the middle of the road and on the corners throughout the CBD. Other great features Gisborne city received during the makeover were tiled footpaths, decorative lamp posts with banners, drinking fountains and statues-although there are no fish statues that I know of.
9. Another of the well known Gisborne icons is the town clock. At night it can be lit up in a variety of neon colours such as pink for breast cancer awareness or red and green for Christmas. But when the lights aren't on during the daytime it is...

Answer: A light grey colour with a dark grey column in the middle

The town clock tower was constructed on Gladstone Road in 1934 after the city Post Office clock was destroyed during tremors from the Napier earthquake. It stands 17 metres tall and has the dial and hands from the old Post Office clock. It was also a dedication to the town clerk Mr Robinson who died in 1933 and was modeled on an advertisement for a lighthouse.
10. If I was to get aboard a tour bus and travel out into the countryside, back into town and then on to the outskirts of the industrial subdivision and perhaps out to Wainui or Kaiti Beach, I would most likely be on a...

Answer: Wine trail

Gisborne is famous for its award winning wines. Each year many varieties of wine are produced by Montana, Waimata, Amor Bendall, Longbush, Matawhero and other wineries. Although a wide range of wines are made here, the Gisborne region is most famous for its chardonnay and is proud to be the chardonnay capital of New Zealand.
Source: Author KBNZ

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