From pop culture and sport to wildly niche general knowledge, quiz nights are taking over weeknights across Aotearoa — and we know where to find the best of them.

With quick-fire questions, fierce competition and plenty of laughs, there’s something for every kind of quizzer. Whether you’re in Auckland, Hamilton,Tauranga or Wellington, these are the quiz nights worth gathering the crew for.

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What to Expect at Star Group Pub Quiz Nights
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Each pub quiz is hosted by the best in the game, Believe It Or Not. Expect clever questions, cheeky banter, and a solid mix of categories to keep you on your toes. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd — plus a sneaky something for the team that comes last (because someone’s gotta take one for the team). Don’t forget to check their Facebook each week for cryptic clues — it might just give your team the edge.

1st place: $100 worth of Star Points
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2nd place: $75 worth of Star Points
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3rd place: $25 worth of Star Points
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It’s the perfect weeknight activity, ideal for work mates, mates-mates, or even a midweek date idea.

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The Best Quiz Nights in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga & Wellington
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Auckland

‍·     Goode Brothers New Lynn – Mondays, 7pm

·     Goode Brothers North West – Mondays, 6:30pm

·     Empire Tavern – Tuesdays, 7pm

·     Garrison Public House – Tuesdays, 7pm

·     Zookeeper's Son – Tuesdays, 7pm

·     Moreton's – Tuesdays, 7pm 

·     Sweat Shop – Wednesdays, 7pm

·     The Flying Moa – Tuesdays, 7:30pm

·     Goode Brothers Botany – Wednesdays, 7pm

·     The Postman's Leg – Wednesdays, 7pm

·     Basalt – Thursdays, 6:30pm‍
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Hamilton

‍·     The Wayward Pigeon – Wednesdays, 6:30pm
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Tauranga

·     Goode Brothers Bethlehem – Mondays, 7pm
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Wellington

·     Whitby Co-Op – Mondays, 7:30pm

·     Bethel Woods – Tuesdays, 6:30pm

·     Dillinger's – Tuesday (bi-weekly), 5:30pm

·     The Green Man – Tuesdays, 6pm

·     Southern Cross – Tuesdays, 7pm

·     Khandallah Trading Company – Tuesdays, 7pm

·     Shed 22 – Wednesdays, 6pm

·     The Borough – Wednesdays, 7pm

·     Hotel Bristol – Thursdays, 7pm

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Plan Your Next Quiz Night
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So wherever you are, there’s a spot near you pouring the pints and asking the questions. Book a table, bring your best factoids, and prepare to get competitive. Because let’s face it: “What’s the capital of Kazakhstan?”is a lot more fun to argue about over a jug and a bowl of fries.

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