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Did You Know?

What is misconduct in public office?
Misconduct in public office happens when someone misuses their trusted position. It means they might have done something wrong while working for the public.
What age group is the New Zealand Government's new bill aimed at?
The bill aims to stop children under 16 from using social media apps!
How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?
The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!
What fun way can you show support for Positive Vibes Only?
You can wear something pink, like a t-shirt or face paint, to show your support!
What ancient tools did Māori navigators use to find New Zealand?
Māori navigators used stars, ocean currents, and winds to guide their waka hourua canoes across the Pacific Ocean.
What famous playground feature are kids trying to save?
Kids in Dunedin are protesting to save their beloved dinosaur slide!
What unusual behavior is a parakeet displaying in Scotland?
The parakeet has been pecking at cars, causing damage!
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Did You Know?

How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?
Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!
What was the first film ever made in Smell-O-Vision?
The first film made in Smell-O-Vision was called 'Scent of Mystery'!
What was the score of the All Blacks' third test against the Springboks?
The All Blacks lost the match 29-24 to the Springboks.
What animal is missing from a Texas ranch?
A giraffe named Gracie has been missing for nearly two weeks!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What makes the yellow-bellied sea snake special?
The yellow-bellied sea snake is a protected species in New Zealand!
What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?
Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!
What do you think turtles do when they want to travel quickly?
Turtles can swim really fast when they want to! They are even known to have 'zoomies'!

Vocabulary

  • excavator A large digging machine used on building sites. The workers used an excavator to dig a big hole.
  • crew A group of people working together. The construction crew built a new playground.
  • honorary Given as a special title or role, not by official means. Sue is an honorary member of the building crew.