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Auckland Quiz
Auckland Quiz: Can You Beat the Experts?
Updated: Jun 01, 2023
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand.
Brush up on your Auckland skills with this tricky quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a variety of topics, this is not for the casual fan. Only true Auckland buffs will be able to answer them all correctly. Test your skills and improve.
What is the Māori-language name for Auckland?
Aotearoa Tāmaki
Tāmaki Rangatira
Aroha Tāmaki
Tāmaki Makaurau
How many volcanic centres are there in the Auckland Volcanic Field?
27
53
42
35
Which university in Auckland is the largest in New Zealand?
University Of Auckland
University Of Otago
Auckland University Of Technology
Massey University
What is the second-tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Auckland?
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Ferry Building
Auckland Town Hall
Sky Tower
Which two harbours does the Auckland isthmus lie between?
Hauraki Gulf And Hunua Ranges
Manukau Harbour And Waitematā Harbour
Waitākere Ranges And Hauraki Gulf
Tasman Sea And Pacific Ocean
In which year was Auckland replaced by Wellington as the capital of New Zealand?
1865
1840
1901
1950
What is the approximate urban population of Auckland as of June 2022?
1,200,000
1,800,000
1,440,300
1,650,000
Which British First Lord of the Admiralty was Auckland named after?
William Hobson
Arthur Wellesley
James Cook
George Eden, Earl Of Auckland
What percentage of Auckland's population was of Asian descent in 2018?
40%
15%
31%
22%
Which museum in Auckland focuses on the history of transport and technology?
Auckland War Memorial Museum
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Museum Of Transport And Technology
Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tāmaki
What is the meaning of Auckland's Māori name, Tāmaki Makaurau?
City Of Sails
Tāmaki Desired By Many
Land Of Many Volcanoes
City Of Two Harbours
What is the world ranking of Auckland in terms of foreign-born residents?
8th
15th
25th
1st
Which body of water lies to the east of Auckland?
Hauraki Gulf
Waitematā Harbour
Manukau Harbour
Tasman Sea
What is the primary industry that contributed to Auckland's growth in its early history?
Gold Mining
Dairy Farming
Manufacturing
Logging
Which Auckland landmark connects the city to the North Shore?
Ferry Building
Harbour Bridge
Sky Tower
Town Hall
What is the largest ethnic Polynesian population in the world found in?
Sydney
Los Angeles
Honolulu
Auckland
In which year was the University of Auckland founded?
1883
1925
1850
1901
Which Auckland museum is dedicated to the country's military history?
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Museum Of Transport And Technology
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tāmaki
What is the name of the mountain range located to the south-east of Auckland?
Tararua Range
Hunua Ranges
Southern Alps
Waitākere Ranges
Which global ranking did Auckland achieve in the 2021 Global Liveability Ranking by The Economist?
5th
10th
3rd
1st
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