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Archives
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- 2022: January–April, May–August, and September–December
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- 2024: January–April, May–August
Article alerts
[edit]Did you know
- 30 Aug 2024 – Edmonds Band Rotunda (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Panamitsu (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Aug 2024 – Ron Tiavaasue (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by BeanieFan11 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Aug 2024 – Laurence Patrick Lee (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jacobolus (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Jul 2024 – Auckland Central in the 2020 New Zealand general election (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TheLoyalOrder (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 09 Sep 2024 – Cambridge High School, New Zealand (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion (8 participants)
- 06 Sep 2024 – Summary of New Zealand national rugby league team test matches (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mn1548 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 06 Sep 2024 – Baitul Muqeet Mosque, Auckland (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 30 Aug 2024 – Jane Parker (academic) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Spacepine (t · c); see discussion (10 participants; relisted)
- 01 Sep 2024 – Regan Frame (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Spiderone (t · c) was closed as delete by Explicit (t · c) on 08 Sep 2024; see discussion (4 participants)
- 01 Sep 2024 – Hunter Leppien (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by StewdioMACK (t · c) was closed as delete by Liz (t · c) on 08 Sep 2024; see discussion (7 participants)
- 30 Aug 2024 – Australasian Association for Logic (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by CFA (t · c) was closed as delete by Star Mississippi (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024; see discussion (4 participants)
- 23 Aug 2024 – List of entertainment events at Spark Arena (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Mikeblas (t · c) was closed as no consensus by OwenX (t · c) on 07 Sep 2024; see discussion (12 participants; relisted)
Proposed deletions
- 07 Sep 2024 – Cambridge High School, New Zealand (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Traumnovelle (t · c) was deproded by Schwede66 (t · c) on 09 Sep 2024
- 06 Sep 2024 – Nancy Adkin (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Moriwen (t · c) was deproded by Schwede66 (t · c) on 07 Sep 2024
- 05 Sep 2024 – Chris Stapp (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Rambling Rambler (t · c) was deproded by TheSwamphen (t · c) on 09 Sep 2024
- 05 Sep 2024 – Back of the Y Masterpiece Television (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Rambling Rambler (t · c) was deproded by Cunard (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024
- 04 Sep 2024 – Summary of New Zealand national rugby league team test matches (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mn1548 (t · c) was deproded by 2404:4408:6A2D:AB00:38BE:E6BB:4F6B:9D4E (t · c) on 05 Sep 2024
Templates for discussion
- 09 Sep 2024 – Template:Auckland ferries/AT (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Gonnym (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 08 Aug 2024 – Bushy Park (New Zealand) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Marshelec (t · c); start discussion
- 04 Aug 2024 – Owha (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Panamitsu (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Jul 2024 – Lake Te Wapu (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Generalissima (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Jun 2024 – Aranui (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Alexeyevitch (t · c); start discussion
- 25 Jun 2024 – Opawa (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Alexeyevitch (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Jun 2024 – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Adamstom.97 (t · c); start discussion
- 20 May 2024 – Southshore, New Zealand (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Alexeyevitch (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Apr 2024 – Rocket Lab (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Me Da Wikipedian (t · c); start discussion
Peer reviews
- 04 Sep 2024 – University of Canterbury Faculty of Law (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by MitchellMatchbox (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 08 Sep 2024 – Template:NZD (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Template:New Zealand dollar by HouseBlaster (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Sep 2024 – Korokī Mahuta (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Korokī by TheLoyalOrder (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Aug 2024 – Waipareira (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Waipareira (New Zealand electorate) by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Aug 2024 – Murder of Mallory Manning (talk · edit · hist) move request to Murder of Mellory Manning by Muzilon (t · c) was moved to Murder of Mellory Manning (talk · edit · hist) by Reading Beans (t · c) on 06 Sep 2024; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 22 Jul 2024 – Districts of New Zealand (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Territorial authorities of New Zealand by TheLoyalOrder (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jul 2024 – Manurewa Local Board (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Manurewa (local board area) by HTGS (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jul 2024 – Manurewa (local board area) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Manurewa Local Board by HTGS (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jun 2024 – Sorensenella prehensor nitida (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Sorensenella prehensor by UtherSRG (t · c); see discussion
- 19 May 2024 – Golflands (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pakuranga by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion
- 10 May 2024 – Dannemora, New Zealand (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to East Tāmaki Heights by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion
- 10 May 2024 – East Tāmaki Heights (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Dannemora, New Zealand by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion
- 08 May 2024 – Goodwood Heights (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Manukau by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion
- 05 May 2024 – List of ambassadors of New Zealand (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of ambassadors and high commissioners from New Zealand by Bouzinac (t · c); see discussion
- 05 May 2024 – List of ambassadors and high commissioners from New Zealand (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of ambassadors of New Zealand by Bouzinac (t · c); see discussion
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Articles to be split
- 25 Jan 2024 – History of Samoa (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by JJUPLOADS22 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 May 2023 – Westpac (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Duncnbiscuit (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Dec 2021 – Horopito railway station (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Schwede66 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Mar 2021 – Westland County (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Schwede66 (t · c); see discussion
Articles for creation
- 13 Aug 2024 – Draft:Semadeni residence (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Traumnovelle (t · c)
- 16 Jun 2024 – Draft:Barry Coburn (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Auralgo (t · c)
- 13 Jun 2024 – Draft:Māori Intertribal Wharekauri Conflict (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by I51iM (t · c)
- 28 Aug 2024 – Draft:Great Families Charitable Trust (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Qwerfjkl (bot) (t · c) was deleted
Neutrality of article for Phil Mauger (mayor of Christchurch)
[edit]Kia ora, I've made some efforts to improve the neutrality of the article for the current mayor of Christchurch. This had previously been correctly tagged as non-neutral, and I agree with the editor that tagged it that it "read like a political hit-job". To be clear I am not a fan of the man politically but even I thought it was over-the-top. The non-neutral content was added by an IP editor.
Could other editors please take a look at the article in its current state and weigh in on the talk page? Ideally it would be good to get contributors from outside Christchurch with no strong opinions on him as a political figure. Thanks. David Palmer//cloventt (talk) 20:32, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- Still suffers from the issues most political BLPs suffer from, which is primary sourcing used to add content and a timeline/news type prose. But it is much better than what it was before. I wouldn't even mention the trench thing but he did get fined for it, but really that's a reflection on the Council more than him. Traumnovelle (talk) 20:58, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- In my view, the trench thing resulted in a great deal of support by voters for him. Schwede66 21:05, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- It is possible, a lot of people will interpret it as an overzealous council exerting power for someone solving a problem they should have dealt with themselves. Although a source stating that would be ideal. Traumnovelle (talk) 21:17, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- In my view, the trench thing resulted in a great deal of support by voters for him. Schwede66 21:05, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
COVID-19 coverage
[edit]Hi everyone, I have been working on the Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand page for the past four years and eight months. I am thinking of ending my work on the COVID timeline at the end of December 2024. New Zealand health authorities no longer treat COVID-19 as a pandemic and have ended all lockdown and vaccine mandate policies. Wikipedia no longer has a global timeline. I'll continue covering the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned since it is ongoing and there is sufficient media coverage. Let me know what you think. Andykatib (talk) 07:33, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Yeah I think that is a good idea. To be honest with you, looking at the 2024 timeline, it appears that it could have already ended in December 2023 as it is pretty much only case numbers now, as opposed to government response or something like that. ―Panamitsu (talk) 07:53, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- The pandemic's still going on [1] - it's just that the government has given up on taking any serious action against it. Daveosaurus (talk) 08:00, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- 19 deaths per week is on par with diabetes mellitus, it is endemic now and aside from the RNZ primary reporting there is no real coverage of it anymore to warrant continued updates/timelines. Traumnovelle (talk) 08:06, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- The pandemic's still going on [1] - it's just that the government has given up on taking any serious action against it. Daveosaurus (talk) 08:00, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Whatever is decided here, one thing is for sure: you've done an amazing job, Andykatib. Well done! Schwede66 09:12, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Seconded, this is an amazing display of consistency in editing.
- I think its ok to retire this series. As you say, for better or for worse it seems society is moving on. David Palmer//cloventt (talk) 09:19, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Thanks everyone for your feedback. Will continue until 31 December and then wrap up after that. Only four more months before the end of the year. Cheers. Andykatib (talk) 14:02, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
Requested move at Talk:Waipareira#Requested move 23 August 2024
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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Waipareira#Requested move 23 August 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Reading Beans 15:22, 6 September 2024 (UTC)
Fisher and Paykel sourcing
[edit]This discussion Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard#whybuy.com.au relating to sourcing at Fisher & Paykel might be of interest. More generally, the F&P article is in need of sources especially for the early history. Nil Einne (talk) 11:42, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
Women in Green's October 2024 edit-a-thon
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Hello New Zealand Wikipedians' notice board:
WikiProject Women in Green is holding a month-long Good Article Edit-a-thon event in October 2024!
Running from October 1 to 31, 2024, WikiProject Women in Green (WiG) is hosting a Good Article (GA) edit-a-thon event with the theme Around the World in 31 Days! All experience levels welcome. Never worked on a GA project before? We'll teach you how to get started. Or maybe you're an old hand at GAs – we'd love to have you involved! Participants are invited to work on nominating and/or reviewing GA submissions related to women and women's works (e.g., books, films) during the event period. We hope to collectively cover article subjects from at least 31 countries (or broader international articles) by month's end. GA resources and one-on-one support will be provided by experienced GA editors, and participants will have the opportunity to earn a special WiG barnstar for their efforts.
We hope to see you there!
Grnrchst (talk) 12:25, 10 September 2024 (UTC)Adding Colenso's "history of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi" to Wikisource
[edit]Since it seems topical ATM, I've started a quick project to add William Colenso's The authentic and genuine history of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand, February 5 and 6, 1840 to wikisource. Its a short pamphlet - only 42 pages - but I'd love some help with it. IdiotSavant (talk) 04:53, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
- And its been proofed in a day, with only some validation to go. Thanks to all the people who helped!--IdiotSavant (talk) 12:51, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
- @IdiotSavant Validation is now complete._Marshelec (talk) 21:04, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
Edit-a-thon & walking tour Women in Architecture NZ 21 & 22 September 2024
[edit]Saturday 21 September 2024 Walking Tour and Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
[edit]We‘re please to welcome another Wikipedia Walking Tour and Edit-a-thon for 2024. The two-part event will be running over two days, the walking tour on Saturday (for photos) and the edit-a-thon on Sunday.
This is a continuation from past edit-a-thons increase articles about women and non-binary people who work in architecture and related fields in or from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Please feel free to sign up to the dash board and contribute remotely, or attend in person if you are in Auckland - we appreciate all contributions.
Project link: A+W NZ Wikiproject Edit-a-thon 22 SEPTEMBER 2024 ~ Pakoire (talk) 01:13, 12 September 2024 (UTC)
Wikipedian at Large applications close 30 September 2024
[edit]The Wikipedian at Large role is a roving advocate for Wikimedia platforms and content projects for groups and organisations around a region or even the whole country – a helping hand with outreach and development and supported by WANZ. Like a Wikipedian in Residence, they can work inside an institution to share content, train staff, and run outreach events. The role moves quickly, doing shorter projects than a traditional Wikipedian in Residence, with the flexibility to involve different groups in different ways. They mainly work under their own steam, with some administrative support from WANZ. The Wikipedian in Large needs to measure and report on their goals during their term, and make a final report once finished.
We fund one Wikipedian at Large role per year – usually six months but potentially longer. We’re interested in getting proposals from anyone who cares about getting more people editing and more of Aotearoa New Zealand’s stories told through the Wikiverse.
Like we Wiki editors say, Be Bold! WANZ will consider all proposals seriously. If you have any questions or would like advice on putting together your proposal, email info@wikimedia.nz.
Full details of the role and process CopperAlchemy (talk) 01:57, 12 September 2024 (UTC)
Papers Past text correction
[edit]Users are now able to correct the OCR text of historical newspapers in Papers Past. Info at https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/help/text-corrections. Nurg (talk) 04:39, 12 September 2024 (UTC)
- I might change my handle to Winston Smith. Quilt Phase (talk) 05:18, 12 September 2024 (UTC)