Can you name the Achievements of New Zealanders (in celebration of the 170th Anniversary of New Zealand)?

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New Zealand Referee William Atack became the first in the world to stop a game of sport in 1888 using what?
On 31st March 1903, who flew their home-constructed aircraft 150 yards in what is thought to be the world's first flight?
New Zealand brothers Davis and Andrew Akers created a unique adventure activity involving a giant plastic ball and a downhill slope. What is it called?
Which New Zealand scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for becoming the first person in the world to split the atom in 1919?
What is the name of the flavour of Ice-Cream invented in NZ which consists of plain vanilla mixed with small solid lumps of sponge toffee?
Kiwi inventor Alan Gibbs developed the first car to be able to drive on land AND water at high speeds. What is it called?
What popular soft drink, invented in Paeroa, New Zealand has the slogan 'World Famous in New Zealand Since Ages Ago'?
In 1894, Onehunga became the first place in the world to have a female Mayor. What was her name?
A Modern design of Woven Japanese Zōri was developed by New Zealander Morris Yock in 1957. What are these modern sandals called?
Which New Zealand Motorcylist set an under-1000cc World Record in 1967 which still stands today?
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On 29th May 1953, with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, which New Zealander became the first person in the world to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?
New Zealand Women were the first in the world to be given the vote in 1893. Who was the leader of the NZ Women's Suffrage Movement who achieved this?
New Zealand was the first country in the world to introduce the 8 hour working day. What is the name of the public holiday that celebrates this?
New Zealand Mechanical Engineer John Britten designed a world-record setting motorcycle with innovative features that are still ahead of contemporary design. What is the Motorcycle
Kiwi Daredevil AJ Hackett jumped illegally from the Eiffel Tower in 1987. The following year he opened the world's first commercial what?
New Zealander Robert J Dickie invented the world's first what in 1905?
New Zealander William 'Bill' Hamilton developed the world's first propellerless what in the 1950s?
Colin Murdoch, a New Zealand entrepeneur invented the world's first disposable syringe in 1956. What other related item did he invent?
What is the name of the meringue-based dessert named after a Russian Ballet Dancer which was invented in New Zealand (Not Australia)?
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