Nikki Kaye

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nikki-kaye

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Nikki Kaye born?February 11, 1980
2. When did Nikki Kaye die?November 23, 2024
3. What is the political affiliation?New Zealand National Party
4. Who is Nikki Kaye?Nikki Kaye is a New Zealand politician who was the Member of Parliament for Auckland Central from 2008 to 2020 and served in several ministerial positions.
5. What did she do as Minister for Civil Defence?She led New Zealand’s emergency preparedness and response plans, helping the country stay ready for crises.

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