QUIZ: It happened in June! by cclstaffJune 9, 2025 Quiz: It happened in June! This month’s quiz will test your knowledge of local events that happened this month in history. New Zealand's first official TV broadcast was in June 1960, was just a few hours long and could only be seen in Auckland. What did the broadcast include? A: An episode of The adventures of Robin Hood B: A live interview with a visiting ballerina C: A performance by the Howard Morrison Quartet D: All of the above On 10 June 1889, the first New Zealand kindergarten, designed to educate as well as care for the children of the poor, was opened in what city? A: Auckland B: Wellington C: Christchurch D: Dunedin In June 1965, the Viscountess Kilmuir, consented to become patron of the Canterbury branch of which organisation, that was finally wound up in 1986, due to lack of demand? A: Association of Women New Zealand Fly Fishers B: New Zealand Lacrosse Association C: Electrical Association for Women D: Ōtautahi Christchurch Cross-stitchers Club McDonald's opened its first New Zealand restaurant in which city in June 1976? A: Hamilton B: Auckland C: Porirua D: New Plymouth In 1963, Bruce McLaren won the Lady Wigram Trophy motorsport race. How long was the race? A: The length of the Wigram runway B: 130 circuits of the track C: 150 miles D: 60 mins In June 1964, The Beatles toured Aotearoa New Zealand. On 27 June they played 2 shows in Ōtautahi Christchurch at which venue? A: The Clarendon Hotel B: The Isaac Theatre Royal C: The Majestic Theatre D: The Carlton Hotel What award did Ōtautahi Christchurch author Margaret Mahy receive in June 1983, for her children’s book, "The Haunting". A: Medal of Honour B: Carnegie Medal C: A Damehood for services to children's literature D: New Zealander of the Year On 1 June 1961, television transmission began from CHTV 3, Ōtautahi Christchurch. What were the early reported effects of television on the viewer in the early 1960s? A: The potential for future generations to have eyes like antelopes B: Decline of interest in music making at home C: Viewers would be more likely to own sports gear D: Encourage the growth of libraries When did New Zealand register its first female pharmacist? A: 1881 B: 1918 C: 1981 D: 2008 What eruption occurred in New Zealand on 10 June 1886? A: Mount Tarawera B: Mount Erebus C: Mount Cook D: Mount Ruapehu This form is protected by reCAPTCHAIf you require an alternate submission method, please contact us.CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Add a comment
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