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Did You Know?

What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?
Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.
How long can bumblebee queens survive underwater?
Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week!
What new tool is helping track student progress in New Zealand schools?
The SMART progress monitoring tool helps schools track how students are doing in reading, writing, and maths.
What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?
Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.
What special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?
Hamish Kerr won the Supreme Halberg Award, New Zealand's top sports honor!
What amazing records did Alie Wessam break in basketball?
Alie Wessam broke two Guinness World Records for long-distance basketball shots!
What new chocolate flavor did Whittaker's just release?
Whittaker's released a Gumdrop Chocolate Block with bubblegum flavor and colorful gumdrops!
How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?
The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!
What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?
Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!

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How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?
Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!
What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared!
What does the statue by Banksy represent?
The statue is a comment on blind patriotism, encouraging people to think critically.
What special rewards can you earn with the new Club+ programme?
With Club+, shoppers can earn 'Club+ Dollars' to spend at any Foodstuffs supermarket!
Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?
Raglan is hosting the first-ever combined men’s and women’s surfing event in New Zealand!
What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?
LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!
What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
What surprising comeback did Moana Pasifika make in their final match?
Moana Pasifika came back from 14-0 down to win 21-19!
What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?
The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!

Vocabulary

  • Ancestor A person in your family or cultural line who lived long ago. Tara is remembered as an important ancestor in the name Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
  • Settlement A place where people come to live and build a community. Early European settlement changed many place names in New Zealand.
  • Restore To bring something back to its earlier or original form. Some traditional Māori names have been restored so their stories are not lost.