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Did You Know?

How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
What special vehicle did King Charles arrive in for the Commonwealth Games?
King Charles arrived in a Tardis from Doctor Who to open the Commonwealth Games!
What natural climate driver is expected to affect New Zealand's weather?
El Niño is a natural climate driver that can cause hotter and drier weather in New Zealand.
What special ability do walking sharks have?
Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!
How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?
Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!
What year did New Zealand's first official television broadcast start?
New Zealand's first official television broadcast began on June 1, 1960.
What tiny dinosaur was discovered in Spain?
The tiny dinosaur discovered in Spain is called Foskeia pelendonum, and it was no bigger than a chicken!
How many new astronauts did NASA announce?
NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!
What year did rugby in New Zealand become professional?
Rugby in New Zealand became professional in 1995, allowing players to earn money for their sport!
What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?
It was the All Whites' first-ever victory over a South American team!

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What caused the rare bloom of wildflowers in Death Valley?
A wetter autumn and winter allowed seeds to grow into flowers.
What special vehicle did King Charles arrive in for the Commonwealth Games?
King Charles arrived in a Tardis from Doctor Who to open the Commonwealth Games!
What happened when a dog joined the Olympic ski race?
A dog ran onto the ski course and sprinted alongside the athletes, making everyone laugh!
What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?
The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!
How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?
Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
What does the name 'Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia' mean?
It means 'The Long Wake of Te Rakihouia' and honors a historical figure.
How many tries did Ayesha Leti-I'iga score in the match?
Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored two tries for the Black Ferns!
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 is agroecology and why is it important?
Agroecology is a farming method that works with nature to protect the environment and keep soils healthy.

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  • breeding The process of producing animals with desired traits. Farmers focus on breeding strong and healthy animals.
  • outstandingly Extremely good or impressive. The bull was outstandingly big and calm.
  • paddock A small field where animals are kept. The cows grazed happily in the paddock.