Quiz
Have a go at our quizzes - test your knowledge.
Online quizzes
Ngaio Marsh Novel or Marlon Williams Song? WORD Quiz 2026
Last night was Quiz night at WORD Christchurch and anyone with the slightest interest in books and quizzes had a go.
QUIZ: Winter warmers
As the days are getting colder, try these questions about mid-winter and some of the ways Ōtautahi has kept warm and well over the years.
QUIZ: Schools
Test your knowledge of local schools and educational history with our monthly quiz.
QUIZ: First World War
Test your knowledge ahead of New Zealand’s involvement in the First World War I ahead of Anzac Day commemorations on 25 April.
QUIZ: Directories
A directory is an index or list of individuals and/or organisations that also includes contact details. Great for local history research.
QUIZ: Places and events
Can you answer these questions about the spaces used for local events?
QUIZ: Cricket
Summertime is cricket time. Cricket has a long history in Ōtautahi Christchurch. We have eleven Canterbury cricket questions for you!
QUIZ: Cinemas and Theatres
Test your local history knowledge with our quiz on the cinemas and theatres of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
QUIZ: Christchurch in the Nineties
Do you remember Christchurch in the 1990s? Test your knowledge, or your memory, of this iconic decade.
QUIZ: Christchurch Photo Hunt
Can you answer 10 local history questions that correspond to previous Photo Hunt images?
QUIZ: Nature city
Time to get out and about in the city’s natural spaces - can you answer these quiz questions about parks, reserves and gardens in our city?
QUIZ: Local people and personalities
Test your knowledge of local personalities and places of Ōtautahi Christchurch in our quiz. How many can you get right?
QUIZ: The Court Theatre
To celebrate the opening of the new Court Theatre building on Gloucester Street we look back at the history of the theatre.
QUIZ: Anzac Day
In April we remember past wars and soldiers. Test your knowledge with our online quiz.
QUIZ: Firsts, sunny days, summer sports and ice cream
Test your knowledge of a mixture of local history questions including some historic firsts and summery facts.
Quiz: Christmas questions
This month’s quiz is dedicated to the celebration of Christmas in Ōtautahi Christchurch!