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

Beautiful New Zealand

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

Road to New Zealand

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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From mullet competitions to ram raids, if it happened in Te Awamutu, the Courier was there to cover it.

A love letter to community newspapers 

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In which we judge this year's New Zealand books by their covers, and pick the top 10.

The Spinoff’s best NZ book covers of 2024

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From Holmes to Sheeran, a look back at some of the more memorable visitors Ferndale has ever seen.

A brief history of celebrity cameos on Shortland Street

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The selfishness of this city's drivers never fails to ruin my day. How do I get from A to B without wishing retribution on my fellow motorists?

Help Me Hera: How do I navigate Auckland traffic without going insane?

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The long-awaited drama about the new Interislander ferries reaches a pivotal moment.

An ‘announcement of an announcement’ of two new boats

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From 'testing' to 'tiring', there's a clear theme.

The world in 2024, in one sentence

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From fried chicken and franchises to fusion and fine dining, Korean cuisine has taken over Tāmaki Makaurau.

The inside story of Auckland’s Korean culinary boom

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The government says it's a 'technology-led approach'. Critics say it's an 'abject failure'. 

The finalised second Emissions Reduction Plan is out – what’s in it and what’s not?

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The writer and professor shares some of his favourite books – and the one he'd purge from his memory if he could.

‘A sick wish fulfilment fantasy, so badly written’: Harry Ricketts’ biggest book regret

, this week’s quiz looks at the differences between the Big Smoke and the country beyond the Bombay Hills.

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Auckland City

To celebrate the release of our endorsements for Auckland council and mayor, this week's quiz is all about the differences between the City of Sails and the country beyond the Bombay Hills. 

The Spinoff

Quiz of the WeekSeptember 23, 2016

The Friday-Figure Quiz, #5: All about Auckland

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Quiz of the WeekSeptember 23, 2016

The Friday-Figure Quiz, #5: All about Auckland

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