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Quiz of the Week

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

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

We've just experienced some of the coldest days of the year. So warm up your brain with a temperature quiz.
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By The Spinoff | 14th July, 2017
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The Figure-Friday quiz: some things are meant to be hated

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

How much do you really know about the things you disproportionately hate?
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By The Spinoff | 7th July, 2017
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The Friday-Figure Quiz: warm up your cold heart with this toasty quiz

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

It's too bloody cold to go outside so stay in and take this chill quiz instead.
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By The Spinoff | 30th June, 2017
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The Friday-Figure quiz: Just five short days until the shortest day

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

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.
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By The Spinoff | 16th June, 2017
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The Figure-Friday quiz: Britain decides, and so do you

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

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!
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By The Spinoff | 9th June, 2017
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The Figure-Friday quiz: by order of her majesty the Queen, take this quiz

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

It's Queen's Birthday weekend and what better way to celebrate than by dusting up on your Commonwealth knowledge.
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By The Spinoff | 2nd June, 2017
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Finance Minister Steven Joyce looks over a copy of his budget speech during the printing of the budget at Printlink on May 23, 2017 in Wellington. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

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

With the release of #Budget2017 this week, it's the perfect time to test your knowledge of government spending.
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By The Spinoff | 26th May, 2017
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The Figure-Friday quiz: have things really changed since 1987?

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

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.
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By The Spinoff | 19th May, 2017
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How many weeks till we move the clocks forward again?

How many weeks till we move the clocks forward again?

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.
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By The Spinoff | 3rd April, 2017
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How many New Zealanders spend more than 40% of their income on rent?

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

Today we're celebrating Rent Week with some cold hard facts and figures.
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By The Spinoff | 24th March, 2017
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The Figure-Friday quiz: it’s Pi Week, so get counting

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

To celebrate Pi Week (Pi Day was 3/14 of course), here's a quiz all about numbers.
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By The Spinoff | 17th March, 2017
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The Figure-Friday quiz: can an average NZ income fund an average NZ home?

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

House prices have apparently gone down in Auckland, but does that mean the average worker can afford a home?
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By The Spinoff | 3rd March, 2017
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The Figure-Friday quiz: following food from the field to the ‘gram

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

It's all over Instagram but how much do you really know about food?
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By The Spinoff | 24th February, 2017
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The Figure-Friday quiz: where and how are Kiwis flying?

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

Summer's almost over but that never stopped Kiwis from travelling before. Take the quiz on Kiwis in flight.
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By The Spinoff | 17th February, 2017
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(PHOTO: GETTY)

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

Old McDonald had a farm and wants you to know exactly how many animals are on it.
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By The Spinoff | 10th February, 2017
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Religious education classes often include fun activities like colouring in (Getty Images)

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

Head back to school with books so cool and test your knowledge of education in New Zealand.
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By The Spinoff | 3rd February, 2017
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Hiking the tongariro crossing

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

Test your knowledge of New Zealanders and our great outdoors with this friendly Friday quiz.
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By The Spinoff | 27th January, 2017
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Queenstown. Photo: Getty Images

The Figure-Friday quiz: colour New Zealand by numbers

Test your knowledge of New Zealand's important numbers.
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By The Spinoff | 20th January, 2017
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On the way to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. (Photo: Tai GinDa/Getty Images)

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

Road trip through New Zealand's most impressive towns.
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By The Spinoff | 13th January, 2017
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A house which sold for $3.1m in Auckland this month

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

It's costing more and more to live in New Zealand. But just how much more?
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By The Spinoff | 2nd December, 2016
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