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General Knowledge GK248 - uploaded 10 Jan 2025
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  •  7  The _ _ _ _ _ _ (in te reo Mâori ), also known as the brown creeper, is a small noisy passerine bird endemic to the South Island. (6)

  •  8  South American mammals valued for their wool and immortalised in a Monty Python sketch with the final line "look out, there are _ _ _ _ _ _ ." (6)

  •  9  Māori actions songs and the groups who perform them are referred to with the term "kapa _ _ _ _ ." (4)

  • 10 This Northland harbour and the area surrounding it are known for huge sand dunes, the Kai Iwi lakes and the [11 Across] forest. (8)

  • 11 The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Forest on the west coast of Northland is known for being home to [21/23 Across]. (7)

  • 13 Any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their large showy red, pink or white flowers. (5)

  • 15 A _ _ _ _ _ comment or piece of writing is short, direct and full of meaning. (5)

  • 17 A male donkey or a stupid foolish person. (7)

  • 20 This perfect-sounding rural locality in Otago, situated at the head of Lake Wakatipu, was used to film parts of the Lord of the Rings movies. (8)

  • 21/23       New Zealand's largest known living kauri tree is known as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (atua of the forest and all forest creatures). (4,6)

  • 22 A diffuse cloud of particles and gases visible either as a hazy patch of light or an irregular dark region against a brighter background (in astronomy). (6)

  • 23 See 21

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  •  1  A small settlement in the Tasman District situated about 5km north of Motueka. (6)

  •  2  The number "five" in te reo Mâori. (4)

  •  3  The lightest known metallic element, widely used in batteries and as the basis of mood-stabilising and antidepressant drugs. (7)

  •  4  One of the popular or market names used in Australia and New Zealand for the flesh of several species of shark. (5)

  •  5  Endemic to this country, this evergreen climbing shrub has clusters of bright red flowers in the shape of the rostrum of a native NZ parrot. (4,4)

  •  6  The most populous city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, is still commonly referred to by this former name. (6)

  • 12 This small rural service town is located on State Highway 2 between Ekatahuna and Dannevirke. (8)

  • 14 The capital city of Sicily, originally founded by the Phoenicians in 734BC and named Sis by them. (7)

  • 16 A female name of Spanish origin, sometimes used in a pun involving a warning device on a two-wheeled mode of transport. (6)

  • 18 In ancient Rome, this was an assembly of the senior and therefore wiser and more experienced members of the society or ruling class. (6)

  • 19 A _ _ _ _ _ video, image, story or idea is one that has spread quickly and widely via the internet or social media. (5)

  • 21 The number "one" in te reo Mâori. (4)

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