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New Zealand Legal Ages Trivia Quiz

At what age can you do what under New Zealand laws? Think you're an expert at this? Or you just want to learn interesting stuff? This quiz is for you!

A multiple-choice quiz by TobyNZ. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TobyNZ

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
154,305

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
884

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Legally in New Zealand, you can play the Lotto at any age as long as you buy them at a physical location within the country.

True

False

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Question 2 of 15

2. At what age can you legally buy cigarettes in New Zealand? Hint

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Question 3 of 15

3. At what age can you legally have sexual intercourse in New Zealand? Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. At what age in New Zealand, can a person legally buy alcohol? Hint

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Question 5 of 15

5. 16 is a very common age for legality in New Zealand. Which of the following has a legal age which is NOT 16? Hint

Getting married (with parental consent)

Buying fireworks

Being able to leave home and supporting yourself financially

Being able to leave school

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Question 6 of 15

6. At what age in New Zealand are you legally entitled to vote? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. Is prostitution legal in New Zealand (for those 18 years and upwards)?

Yes

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of the following statements is true in New Zealand, in terms of legal classification? Hint

You are a young person at age 12, and an adult at age 18

You are a young person at age 13, and an adult at age 18

You are a young person at age 14, and an adult at age 21

You are a young person at age 14, and an adult at age 20

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the following statements is true of the age of criminal responsibility in New Zealand? Hint

You can be charged with all crimes at 12, and appear before the adult courts at 16

You can be charged with all crimes at 14, and appear before the adult courts at 18

You can be charged with all crimes at 16, and appear before the adult courts at 20

You can be charged with all crimes at 14, and appear before the adult courts at 17

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Question 10 of 15

10. At what age in New Zealand can you legally apply for a Driver's License? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. Corporal punishment (including the cane) was banned in schools for pupils of all ages, as from 1990.

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. Of the countries that still exist today, New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the legal right to vote.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. At what age can a person have an abortion legally in New Zealand? Hint

At age 18

At age 16

At any age

At age 14

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Question 14 of 15

14. A student's right to free state education stops, in New Zealand, from 1 January after the year of which birthday (of the student)? Hint

17th birthday

20th birthday

19th birthday

18th birthday

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Question 15 of 15

15. One may attend a New Zealand university at any age, provided they have the necessary qualifications.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Legally in New Zealand, you can play the Lotto at any age as long as you buy them at a physical location within the country.

Answer: True

If you use an online concierge to play the Lotto, you must be 18.

2. At what age can you legally buy cigarettes in New Zealand?

Answer: 18

The age is 18 - it was raised from 16 in 1997.

3. At what age can you legally have sexual intercourse in New Zealand?

Answer: 16

16 - this applies to both gays and heterosexuals.

4. At what age in New Zealand, can a person legally buy alcohol?

Answer: 18

18 - It was reduced from 20 in 1999.

5. 16 is a very common age for legality in New Zealand. Which of the following has a legal age which is NOT 16?

Answer: Buying fireworks

The legal age for buying fireworks in New Zealand is 14, and only permitted a short time before Guy Fawkes night (5 November). Getting married (with parental consent), leaving home and being able to leave school are all legal from age 16 onwards.

6. At what age in New Zealand are you legally entitled to vote?

Answer: 18

The legal age is 18 nationwide. It is not compulsory to vote, but it IS compulsory to register as a voter.

7. Is prostitution legal in New Zealand (for those 18 years and upwards)?

Answer: Yes

Yes - a bill in mid-2003 was in favour of this by one vote.

8. Which of the following statements is true in New Zealand, in terms of legal classification?

Answer: You are a young person at age 14, and an adult at age 20

You are a young person at age 14, and and adult at age 20. However, in terms of responsibility with the law, the age of consent and the purchase of many items, the legal age is mostly lower (usually 16 or 18).

9. Which of the following statements is true of the age of criminal responsibility in New Zealand?

Answer: You can be charged with all crimes at 14, and appear before the adult courts at 17

You can be charged with all crimes at 14, and appear before the adult courts at 17. This is different from the actual legal "classification" as an adult at age 20. (In most countries the age of criminal responsibility is significantly below the age of majority).

10. At what age in New Zealand can you legally apply for a Driver's License?

Answer: 16

The legal age used to be 15, but was raised to 16 in 2011. After this you must hold a Learner's License for 6 months, and then a Restricted License for a further 18 months.

11. Corporal punishment (including the cane) was banned in schools for pupils of all ages, as from 1990.

Answer: True

True - this came into effect from 1990 onwards.

12. Of the countries that still exist today, New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the legal right to vote.

Answer: True

In 1893 women were given the same voting rights as men in New Zealand.

13. At what age can a person have an abortion legally in New Zealand?

Answer: At any age

At any age; the consent of a parent or guardian does not seem an apparent requirement here, although legally sexual relationships can only exist at age 16 and over.

14. A student's right to free state education stops, in New Zealand, from 1 January after the year of which birthday (of the student)?

Answer: 19th birthday

All New Zealand citizens and other permanent residents are entitled to free state education until 1 January after their 19th birthday.

15. One may attend a New Zealand university at any age, provided they have the necessary qualifications.

Answer: True

Generally students must attain these qualifications in school if under aged 20, and there is technically no law preventing them attending university provided they have the necessary academic qualifications.

Source: Author TobyNZ

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