Kia ora,
The Committee of Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand Incorporated have developed a draft strategy for 2022 -2025. Feedback from members of the Wikimedia User Group of Aotearoa New Zealand that are New Zealanders or residents of Pacific islands without an established chapter is encouraged. The draft strategy can be read and commented on at this Google docs link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XoqMupo_5TlLs_6xuMU-3KU5_Lzks8unwFRo4QuDVM4/edit?usp=sharing or in the discussion page of the Wikimedia User Group of Aotearoa New Zealand by adding a New Topic. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_User_Group_of_Aotearoa_New_Zealand The feedback round closes at midnight Sunday 9 October 2022. Einebillion ( talk) 03:53, 20 August 2022 (UTC)
Hello! Your submission of International Institute of Modern Letters at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Wasted Time R ( talk) 00:42, 27 August 2022 (UTC)
Nice article (as usual). I thought I'd share something useful with you with regards to bios. Readers may come across her full name or, if they read historic documents, find her under her earlier name (be it a maiden name or when she was known as Anne). To make things as easy as possible for Wikipedia users, you usually do one or two things:
For the former, the way to do it is to set up a redirect pointing to the target article and then you move that redirect as often as is needed to cover all the possible search terms. See here how it's done. For the latter, I've added her to Anne Edwards (disambiguation) and Ann Davis.
There's literally a million things to know. :-) Schwede 66 02:04, 28 August 2022 (UTC)
Postcard from the West Coast
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Kia ora koutou; well, it's time to wrap up this project • What a wonderful and short ten weeks it's been; I've really appreciated all the mahi people have put into improving articles about the West Coast • There's a summary of what we've managed to achieve in the final report • Briefly: 24 new articles, 5 of them in DYK, 974 edits to 193 articles, adding 73,800 words and 653 citations • We uploaded 1126 photos into numerous new Commons categories • Standouts for me were Schwede66's sorting out all the Paparoa mountains named after famous scientists, Marshelec's work on Karamea and Bullock Creek, and Turnagra creating the Copland Track article • There are small prizes going out to those three, but I also want to acknowledge all the effort of Paora, Chocmilk03, and Gertrude206—great stuff • I'm about to head off to Europe for a month, to attend the Wikimedia Summit and learn what European Wikipedians are up to, but despite time zones would like to have an online catchup with participants soon • Thank you again for all your hard work; ka kite ano and I hope we'll have another bash at the West Coast again soon. Don't be strangers. — Giantflightlessbirds |
On 30 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Maewa Kaihau, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that New Zealand composer Maewa Kaihau sold her rights to the song " Now is the Hour" for £10, a decade before it became a hit in the United Kingdom and United States? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Maewa Kaihau. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page ( here's how, Maewa Kaihau), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Maile ( talk) 00:03, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
On 30 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article International Institute of Modern Letters, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the name of the International Institute of Modern Letters has been criticised by its founder Bill Manhire for being "almost at odds with the fine use of language"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/International Institute of Modern Letters. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page ( here's how, International Institute of Modern Letters), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Maile ( talk) 12:03, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
Thank you for writing the article and DYK for Erima Maewa Kaihau. it is appreciated!
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One year! |
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-- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 07:05, 1 September 2022 (UTC)
On 3 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mihi Edwards, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Mihi Edwards did not use her own name as a young woman because of discrimination against Māori people in New Zealand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mihi Edwards. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page ( here's how, Mihi Edwards), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cwmhiraeth ( talk) 12:03, 3 September 2022 (UTC)
Kia ora, I've been contacted by Ghozi on the ESEAP organising committee. He's asking the New Zealand contingent to sing a song on the Friday night. I thought we could discuss this with other ESEAP attendees to decide on the waiata and have a practice before hand. Can you send me your email to victoria.leachman[at}gmail.com and I'll add you to the email discussion. Einebillion ( talk) 01:35, 7 October 2022 (UTC)
On 11 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Roger Robinson (academic), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that New Zealand academic and runner Roger Robinson has continued competing in races into his 80s despite knee replacement surgery in both knees? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Roger Robinson (academic). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page ( here's how, Roger Robinson (academic)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cwmhiraeth ( talk) 00:02, 11 October 2022 (UTC)
On 12 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cathie Dunsford, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Cathie Dunsford (pictured) was unable to find many books about lesbianism in the 1970s, but by the 1980s had herself become a writer and anthologist of lesbian literature? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cathie Dunsford. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page ( here's how, Cathie Dunsford), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cwmhiraeth ( talk) 00:02, 12 October 2022 (UTC)
Thank you! -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 05:58, 12 October 2022 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article The Bone People you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Thebiguglyalien -- Thebiguglyalien ( talk) 00:01, 16 October 2022 (UTC)
The article The Bone People you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:The Bone People for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Thebiguglyalien -- Thebiguglyalien ( talk) 01:20, 16 October 2022 (UTC)
The article The Bone People you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:The Bone People for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Thebiguglyalien -- Thebiguglyalien ( talk) 23:21, 17 October 2022 (UTC)
On 18 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ann Beaglehole, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that former child refugee Ann Beaglehole has become a historian specialising in refugee history? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ann Beaglehole. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page ( here's how, Ann Beaglehole), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cas Liber ( talk · contribs) 12:03, 18 October 2022 (UTC)
On 1 November 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Bone People, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The Bone People by Keri Hulme nearly ended up as a doorstop instead of a Booker Prize-winning novel? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Bone People. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page ( here's how, The Bone People), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cwmhiraeth ( talk) 00:02, 1 November 2022 (UTC)
The 25 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal | ||
For your fine contributions to "Did you know... ?" Schwede 66 02:33, 1 November 2022 (UTC) |
Hiya! So glad to have e-met you on today's call. Look forward to meeting you for real at the conference! Would love to chat about historical NZ women writers! Rosiestep ( talk) 07:38, 6 November 2022 (UTC) |
@ Rosiestep: Thanks Rosie, it was lovely to meet you too! I very much admire your work, and likewise looking forward to meeting at the conference soon. Hope all goes smoothly with the travel! :) Chocmilk03 ( talk) 07:55, 6 November 2022 (UTC)
On 15 November 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Geoff Cochrane, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer T• C 02:45, 15 November 2022 (UTC)
The task force has been created per our discussion the other week, I invite you to join it if you are still interested :)
This user wants you to join WikiProject NZ Law. |
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Cheers for looking at Jamie Beaton. If you are interested, I've nominated for DYK. Would like you to review it if you fancy. Thanks! MaxnaCarta ( talk) 02:20, 12 January 2023 (UTC)
@ MaxnaCarta: Just replying on here so as not to clutter up the DYK nom! Thanks for your reasonableness and for the thoughtful words :) fortunately I am not directly affected by the Auckland floods, although it's pretty scary to see their scale and impact. :( Hope all is well on your end, and keep up the great work! I'll watch the progress of the article with interest. Cheers, Chocmilk03 ( talk) 03:39, 30 January 2023 (UTC)
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For your work on Titewhai Harawira. Mooonswimmer 15:12, 29 January 2023 (UTC) |
On 8 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pania Newton, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that New Zealand activist Pania Newton (depicted) gave up a legal career to become an activist and spokesperson for the preservation of her ancestral lands at Ihumātao? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pania Newton. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page ( here's how, Pania Newton), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
BorgQueen ( talk) 00:02, 8 March 2023 (UTC)
my women's day story |
On 9 March 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Georgina Beyer, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Bagumba ( talk) 02:33, 9 March 2023 (UTC)
The Brilliant Idea Barnstar | |
Thank you for the alternate hooks and hard work that helped me as a noob DYK submitter get a nomination approved that without your assistance would likely have failed. I appreciate not necessarily that you got the hook promoted, but that you helped me and went such an extra mile. Thank you very much for your efforts. MaxnaCarta ( talk) 05:33, 1 April 2023 (UTC) |
Women in Red 8th Anniversary | |
A piece of cake for you! Thank you for participating. |
WomenArtistUpdates ( talk) 03:05, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
Thank you for your work to expand Ani Hona's presence! Really appreciated! Lajmmoore ( talk) 16:31, 6 July 2023 (UTC) |
Women in Red 8th Anniversary | |
In July 2015 around 15.5% of the English Wikipedia's biographies were about women. As of July 2023, 19.61% of the English Wikipedia's biographies are about women. That's a lot of biographies created in the effort to close the gender gap. Happy 8th Anniversary! Join us for some virtual cake and add comments or memories and please keep on editing to close the gap! |
-- Lajmmoore ( talk) 11:00, 18 July 2023 (UTC) via MassMessaging
Kia ora! The Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand User Group invites you to read about the call for applications for a Wikipedian-at-Large for Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024. Group members are happy to explain the process and discuss ideas with interested editors.
Sent by Zippybonzo on behalf of MurielMary using MediaWiki message delivery ( talk) at 06:36, 24 July 2023 (UTC)
-- Rosiestep ( talk) 04:29, 28 July 2023 (UTC)
Women in Red August 2023, Vol 9, Iss 8, Nos 251, 252, 277, 278, 279, 280
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I wonder if you might like to upgrade and add some citations to the Literature section of the article Culture of New Zealand? Pakoire ( talk) 11:13, 30 July 2023 (UTC)
That name, when it popped up, sounded rather familiar. And that's why; I added something to her husband's article about their house. Ah well, she's got a few notable family members. I wasn't aware that John Anderson Sr had more than two sons who were engineers. The two eldest, it would seem, ended up with the main company in Christchurch. Anyway, we have a near-complete photo library of Christchurch buildings listed with Heritage New Zealand. And surprisingly, both listed buildings that Frankel has lived in don't have contemporary photos, although they are both still standing. Very odd; I was running around for years and took photos of everything that the EQs hadn't finished off (and I snapped many damaged buildings before they got knocked over). Schwede 66 05:42, 31 July 2023 (UTC)
Hello, Chocmilk03,
Please do not draftify an article that is in the middle of an AFD deletion discussion. It doesn't stop the discussion and is a page move that will just need to be reverted. Thank you. Liz Read! Talk! 06:03, 31 July 2023 (UTC)
Kia ora, I'm an artist based in Kirikiriroa and interested in talking to you about a project I'm working on. This isn't the easiest way to reach out but if you'd be keen to hear a bit more I'd be really excited to connect with you and send you more info (as well as a portfolio and future project proposal)! Georgekranky ( talk) 21:57, 4 August 2023 (UTC)