Quiz of the Week

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﻿We've just experienced some of the coldest days of the year. So warm up your brain with a temperature quiz.

The Figure-Friday quiz: oh the weather outside is frightful but this quiz is so delightful

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How much do you really know about the things you disproportionately hate?

The Figure-Friday quiz: some things are meant to be hated

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It's too bloody cold to go outside so stay in and take this chill quiz instead.

The Friday-Figure Quiz: warm up your cold heart with this toasty quiz

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There are only five days until 2017's shortest day, and we're celebrating the oncoming slide towards summer with a quiz about all things short and small. It's not a big thing, but we think you should take it. 

The Friday-Figure quiz: Just five short days until the shortest day

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The British Lions are here and the UK is counting votes in a momentous general election. This week, it's got to be a quiz about Great Britain and Ireland. The best of British luck to you!

The Figure-Friday quiz: Britain decides, and so do you

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It's Queen's Birthday weekend and what better way to celebrate than by dusting up on your Commonwealth knowledge.

The Figure-Friday quiz: by order of her majesty the Queen, take this quiz

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With the release of #Budget2017 this week, it's the perfect time to test your knowledge of government spending.

The Figure-Friday quiz: What exactly is the government spending money on?

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In 1987, an election was held, petrol was cheaper, and people were fewer. But how much has really changed in New Zealand in 30 years? Take the quiz to test your knowledge of 1987.

The Figure-Friday quiz: have things really changed since 1987?

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There's no denying it now: autumn is here, and with it shorter days and cooler temperatures. But then again, feijoas! Test your knowledge of all things autumn below.

How many weeks till we move the clocks forward again?

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Today we're celebrating Rent Week with some cold hard facts and figures.

How many New Zealanders spend more than 40% of their income on rent?

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To celebrate Pi Week (Pi Day was 3/14 of course), here's a quiz all about numbers.

The Figure-Friday quiz: it’s Pi Week, so get counting

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House prices have apparently gone down in Auckland, but does that mean the average worker can afford a home?

The Figure-Friday quiz: can an average NZ income fund an average NZ home?

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It's all over Instagram but how much do you really know about food?

The Figure-Friday quiz: following food from the field to the ‘gram

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Summer's almost over but that never stopped Kiwis from travelling before. Take the quiz on Kiwis in flight.

The Figure-Friday quiz: where and how are Kiwis flying?

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Old McDonald had a farm and wants you to know exactly how many animals are on it.

The Figure-Friday quiz: What’s happened to all our sheep?

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Head back to school with books so cool and test your knowledge of education in New Zealand.

The Figure-Friday quiz: the under and overachievers in NZ schools

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Test your knowledge of New Zealanders and our great outdoors with this friendly Friday quiz.

The Figure-Friday quiz: how fit and adventurous are New Zealanders?

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Test your knowledge of New Zealand's important numbers.

The Figure-Friday quiz: colour New Zealand by numbers

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Road trip through New Zealand's most impressive towns.

The Figure-Friday quiz: a fun fact road trip across New Zealand

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It's costing more and more to live in New Zealand. But just how much more?

The Figure-Friday quiz: the true cost of living in New Zealand

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The government's plan to get 50,000 people off jobseeker support by 2030 has had a rocky start.

20,000 more on jobseeker benefits than this time last year

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Raglan Roast is a staple of Wellington coffee culture. But with five branches across the capital, which one is the best? 

All of the Raglan Roast cafes in Wellington, ranked from worst to best

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Student advocates are calling for 'drastic measures' to force the university to take their concerns seriously.

Auckland uni students threaten rent strike over rising accommodation fees

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A new novel set in Wellington is a narrative of grief, and an ode to beautiful food writing. 

A love letter to Wellington: when i open the shop by romesh dissanayake, reviewed

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The government has made it well known it expects departments to cut roles. We break down the numbers as they currently stand.

An updated tally of the public sector job cuts

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Of course I wind down my window at the lights to profess my love to the strangers in the black De Tomaso Pantera. And of course they accommodate me with amused grins.

Confessions of an unlikely petrolhead

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I was one of hundreds of people who lost my government job this week. Here's exactly how it played out.

What it’s like to be made redundant by the Ministry of Education

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They pressured me to have children, and I had two. Now they won't lift a finger. 

Help Me Hera: My parents won’t help out with my kids

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Job cut proposals from the Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki added another 1000 roles to the public service job loss tally.

Over 3,000 public service jobs now proposed to go

It’s Conservation Week, and we’re celebrating with a green-themed quiz. Dive in and discover how much you know about our wild places and natural resources.

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The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway, Hamilton. Photo: iStock

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Blue Spring which is located at Te Waihou Walkway,Hamilton.

We're celebrating Conservation Week with a green-themed quiz: how much do you know about our natural resources?

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Quiz of the WeekSeptember 16, 2016

The Friday-Figure quiz, #4: wild about the environment

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Quiz of the WeekSeptember 16, 2016

The Friday-Figure quiz, #4: wild about the environment

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