Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand
@wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social
An independent organisation supporting Wikimedians in Aotearoa New Zealand as a chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation.
https://www.wikimedia.nz/
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My Australian colleague and I are running a How To session on Thursday (midday Sydney, 2pm NZ) if you'd like to learn which photos are best for Wikipedia and how to upload a photo to Commons and choose a licence. We'll set you up with an account too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:F...
Event:Focus on Science: Your guide to the Wiki Science photography competition (AUS and NZ) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
My Australian colleague and I are running a How To session on Thursday (midday Sydney, 2pm NZ) if you'd like to learn which photos are best for Wikipedia and how to upload a photo to Commons and choose a licence. We'll set you up with an account too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:F...
How's this for camouflage?! Pictured below is the cabbage tree moth (Epiphryne verriculata) showcasing how their unique wing pattern helps them blend in with the dead leaves of flax and cabbage trees 😯
📸 Dan Kluza, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
📸 Dan Kluza, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
How's this for camouflage?! Pictured below is the cabbage tree moth (Epiphryne verriculata) showcasing how their unique wing pattern helps them blend in with the dead leaves of flax and cabbage trees 😯
📸 Dan Kluza, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
📸 Dan Kluza, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The 2025 Wiki Science Photography Competition is underway!
Join us for this informative FAQ session where you will:
🦠 Learn how to enter the competition
🧬 Receive valuable tips and tricks from Wikimedia Commons experts
🔭 Discover how to best openly license your work
Thursday 13 November, 2pm 👇
Join us for this informative FAQ session where you will:
🦠 Learn how to enter the competition
🧬 Receive valuable tips and tricks from Wikimedia Commons experts
🔭 Discover how to best openly license your work
Thursday 13 November, 2pm 👇
Focus on Science: Your Guide to the Wiki Science Photography Competition
Want to participate in the 2025 Wiki Science Photography competition but don't know how? Need some help with Wikimedia Commons? FAQ with our experts!
events.humanitix.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The 2025 Wiki Science Photography Competition is underway!
Join us for this informative FAQ session where you will:
🦠 Learn how to enter the competition
🧬 Receive valuable tips and tricks from Wikimedia Commons experts
🔭 Discover how to best openly license your work
Thursday 13 November, 2pm 👇
Join us for this informative FAQ session where you will:
🦠 Learn how to enter the competition
🧬 Receive valuable tips and tricks from Wikimedia Commons experts
🔭 Discover how to best openly license your work
Thursday 13 November, 2pm 👇
Wikimedians across Aotearoa, your monthly online meetup is this Sunday 🗓️
Every month, the Aotearoa New Zealand Wiki community meets to hear what everyone's been up to, share tips and tricks, and connect with like-minded people. New attendees are always welcome!
Sun 9 Nov, 12—2pm: w.wiki/FhV4
Every month, the Aotearoa New Zealand Wiki community meets to hear what everyone's been up to, share tips and tricks, and connect with like-minded people. New attendees are always welcome!
Sun 9 Nov, 12—2pm: w.wiki/FhV4
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November 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Wikimedians across Aotearoa, your monthly online meetup is this Sunday 🗓️
Every month, the Aotearoa New Zealand Wiki community meets to hear what everyone's been up to, share tips and tricks, and connect with like-minded people. New attendees are always welcome!
Sun 9 Nov, 12—2pm: w.wiki/FhV4
Every month, the Aotearoa New Zealand Wiki community meets to hear what everyone's been up to, share tips and tricks, and connect with like-minded people. New attendees are always welcome!
Sun 9 Nov, 12—2pm: w.wiki/FhV4
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Amid misinformation, Wikipedia's volunteer community stands out. Editors uphold neutrality, verify sources, and log every edit.
Without corporate ads, its scale and transparent governance make it a beacon of trust. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/7zfT
Without corporate ads, its scale and transparent governance make it a beacon of trust. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/7zfT
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Amid misinformation, Wikipedia's volunteer community stands out. Editors uphold neutrality, verify sources, and log every edit.
Without corporate ads, its scale and transparent governance make it a beacon of trust. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/7zfT
Without corporate ads, its scale and transparent governance make it a beacon of trust. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/7zfT
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November 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
On this day in 1881, troops converged on Parihaka, a settlement in western Taranaki thought to be the largest Māori village in Aotearoa at the time.
Brush up on your history with Wikipedia ➡️ w.wiki/FwRQ
📸 Parihaka settlement, circa 1880. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Brush up on your history with Wikipedia ➡️ w.wiki/FwRQ
📸 Parihaka settlement, circa 1880. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
On this day in 1881, troops converged on Parihaka, a settlement in western Taranaki thought to be the largest Māori village in Aotearoa at the time.
Brush up on your history with Wikipedia ➡️ w.wiki/FwRQ
📸 Parihaka settlement, circa 1880. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Brush up on your history with Wikipedia ➡️ w.wiki/FwRQ
📸 Parihaka settlement, circa 1880. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
A new collaboration between The Fletcher Trust Archives and the Auckland Museum WikiProject has led to nearly 800 images of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history being made openly accessible on Wikimedia Commons — and they’re just getting started.
Find out more 🔗 www.wikimedia.nz/opening-the-...
Find out more 🔗 www.wikimedia.nz/opening-the-...
Opening the archives: Fletcher Trust joins the Wikimedia Movement
Official website of the non-profit charitable New Zealand affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation.
www.wikimedia.nz
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A new collaboration between The Fletcher Trust Archives and the Auckland Museum WikiProject has led to nearly 800 images of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history being made openly accessible on Wikimedia Commons — and they’re just getting started.
Find out more 🔗 www.wikimedia.nz/opening-the-...
Find out more 🔗 www.wikimedia.nz/opening-the-...
Another impressive effort from Aotearoa editor and WANZ member AxonsArachnida! Not only has he just produced his second featured article, but it also happens to be the first ever featured article on a species of fly — showcasing our unique native species 🪰
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opifex_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opifex_...
Opifex fuscus - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Another impressive effort from Aotearoa editor and WANZ member AxonsArachnida! Not only has he just produced his second featured article, but it also happens to be the first ever featured article on a species of fly — showcasing our unique native species 🪰
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opifex_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opifex_...
GLAM Wiki 2025 is about to kick off in Portugal, and you can tune in online 📺
Sessions will be streamed with live English interpretation on Zoom. View the program here: w.wiki/FSLZ
Register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/4qydbIX
Sessions will be streamed with live English interpretation on Zoom. View the program here: w.wiki/FSLZ
Register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/4qydbIX
GLAM Wiki 2025/Program/Program - Meta-Wiki
w.wiki
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
GLAM Wiki 2025 is about to kick off in Portugal, and you can tune in online 📺
Sessions will be streamed with live English interpretation on Zoom. View the program here: w.wiki/FSLZ
Register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/4qydbIX
Sessions will be streamed with live English interpretation on Zoom. View the program here: w.wiki/FSLZ
Register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/4qydbIX
The perfect birthday gift for #Wikidata 🥳
Thank you to everyone who’s been along for the ride for the past 13 years and those who will be for many more to come! diff.wikimedia.org/2025/10/29/b...
Building an Internet for Everyone: Wikidata Recognized as a Digital Public Good
The Wikimedia Movement contributes every day toward a better internet, one that is free – filled with reliable information that belongs to everyone and benefits everyone. This is the ideal that the…
diff.wikimedia.org
October 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The perfect birthday gift for #Wikidata 🥳
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Wikidata has been recognized as a digital public good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) 🎉
Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...
Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Wikidata has been recognized as a digital public good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) 🎉
Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...
Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...
You don't need to be a photographer to contribute to Wikimedia Commons 📸
Providing open access to public domain and freely licensed content, the media repository is maintained by a dedicated community of volunteers, and there are plenty of ways to get involved without ever picking up a camera.
Providing open access to public domain and freely licensed content, the media repository is maintained by a dedicated community of volunteers, and there are plenty of ways to get involved without ever picking up a camera.
Tidbits for Commons Contributions: You Don’t Have to Be a Photographer
If you are passionate about Wikimedia projects but feel that Commons contributions are only for photographers, think again. Wikimedia Commons thrives on diverse contributions, and your unique skill…
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
You don't need to be a photographer to contribute to Wikimedia Commons 📸
Providing open access to public domain and freely licensed content, the media repository is maintained by a dedicated community of volunteers, and there are plenty of ways to get involved without ever picking up a camera.
Providing open access to public domain and freely licensed content, the media repository is maintained by a dedicated community of volunteers, and there are plenty of ways to get involved without ever picking up a camera.
On this day 190 years ago, northern Māori chiefs first signed He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni — The Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand 📜
Pictured is the first page of the Declaration from Archives New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pictured is the first page of the Declaration from Archives New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
On this day 190 years ago, northern Māori chiefs first signed He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni — The Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand 📜
Pictured is the first page of the Declaration from Archives New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pictured is the first page of the Declaration from Archives New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0
The success of Wikipedia demonstrates the good that comes from trust between strangers, says founder Jimmy Wales.
With his new book The Seven Rules of Trust released today, Jimmy spoke with RNZ about building the world's largest online encyclopedia on trust.
🎧📖 Listen and read below 👇
With his new book The Seven Rules of Trust released today, Jimmy spoke with RNZ about building the world's largest online encyclopedia on trust.
🎧📖 Listen and read below 👇
'I was very nervous at first' - how the founder of Wikipedia learnt to embrace trust
The success of Wikipedia demonstrates the good that comes from trust between strangers, says founder Jimmy Wales.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The success of Wikipedia demonstrates the good that comes from trust between strangers, says founder Jimmy Wales.
With his new book The Seven Rules of Trust released today, Jimmy spoke with RNZ about building the world's largest online encyclopedia on trust.
🎧📖 Listen and read below 👇
With his new book The Seven Rules of Trust released today, Jimmy spoke with RNZ about building the world's largest online encyclopedia on trust.
🎧📖 Listen and read below 👇
Wellington and Auckland, you have Wikimedia meetups on this Saturday! Newbies are always welcome — come and connect with other editors 💻
If you're in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington:
⏰ 10am – 12pm, Saturday 25 October
📍 Te Kupenga Room, National Library
🔗 w.wiki/FhVF
📷 Panamitsu, CC BY-SA 4.0
If you're in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington:
⏰ 10am – 12pm, Saturday 25 October
📍 Te Kupenga Room, National Library
🔗 w.wiki/FhVF
📷 Panamitsu, CC BY-SA 4.0
October 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Wellington and Auckland, you have Wikimedia meetups on this Saturday! Newbies are always welcome — come and connect with other editors 💻
If you're in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington:
⏰ 10am – 12pm, Saturday 25 October
📍 Te Kupenga Room, National Library
🔗 w.wiki/FhVF
📷 Panamitsu, CC BY-SA 4.0
If you're in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington:
⏰ 10am – 12pm, Saturday 25 October
📍 Te Kupenga Room, National Library
🔗 w.wiki/FhVF
📷 Panamitsu, CC BY-SA 4.0
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#NZ if you take pics of storm damage today, consider uploading to Wiki Commons for posterity. Here's a handy guide on how (incl. link to YT guide if that's your jam). The article on the May 2025 storm only has one pic...let's do better!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_202...
www.rove.wiki/blog/uploadi...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_202...
www.rove.wiki/blog/uploadi...
Uploading your hīkoi photos — Rove
Today there was an historic protest in Wellington, and everybody was taking photos. How do you add those photos to Wikimedia Commons so they’re part of the permanent record?
www.rove.wiki
October 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#NZ if you take pics of storm damage today, consider uploading to Wiki Commons for posterity. Here's a handy guide on how (incl. link to YT guide if that's your jam). The article on the May 2025 storm only has one pic...let's do better!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_202...
www.rove.wiki/blog/uploadi...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_202...
www.rove.wiki/blog/uploadi...
We’re excited to partner with our friends across the ditch at Wikimedia Australia for Wiki Science Competition 2025!
This photography competition aims to improve the availability of open source science images — from microorganisms to galaxies, and everything in between! 🦠🧬🔭
More info ➡️ w.wiki/FVb3
This photography competition aims to improve the availability of open source science images — from microorganisms to galaxies, and everything in between! 🦠🧬🔭
More info ➡️ w.wiki/FVb3
October 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We’re excited to partner with our friends across the ditch at Wikimedia Australia for Wiki Science Competition 2025!
This photography competition aims to improve the availability of open source science images — from microorganisms to galaxies, and everything in between! 🦠🧬🔭
More info ➡️ w.wiki/FVb3
This photography competition aims to improve the availability of open source science images — from microorganisms to galaxies, and everything in between! 🦠🧬🔭
More info ➡️ w.wiki/FVb3
You might not be able to eat these ghost chips... but you can now read about them on Wikipedia 🙌
Another front page feature today for Aotearoa! Did you know this ad was voted the best television advertisement in New Zealand?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_C...
Another front page feature today for Aotearoa! Did you know this ad was voted the best television advertisement in New Zealand?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_C...
Ghost Chips - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
You might not be able to eat these ghost chips... but you can now read about them on Wikipedia 🙌
Another front page feature today for Aotearoa! Did you know this ad was voted the best television advertisement in New Zealand?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_C...
Another front page feature today for Aotearoa! Did you know this ad was voted the best television advertisement in New Zealand?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_C...
Good news if you missed last week's intro to Wiki webinar — the recording is available 🎥
Through the lens of improving botany content, expert Wikimedians Siobhan and Heidi introduced us to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Through the lens of improving botany content, expert Wikimedians Siobhan and Heidi introduced us to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Online workshop "Wiki for Botanists" 2025
YouTube video by Siobhan Leachman
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Good news if you missed last week's intro to Wiki webinar — the recording is available 🎥
Through the lens of improving botany content, expert Wikimedians Siobhan and Heidi introduced us to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Through the lens of improving botany content, expert Wikimedians Siobhan and Heidi introduced us to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
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"Wikipedia is where facts go to live." @craignewmark.bsky.social #Wikipedia
October 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"Wikipedia is where facts go to live." @craignewmark.bsky.social #Wikipedia
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The #LivingData2025 conference is starting soon. I'm attending virtually and will be presenting on a very simple workflow for extracting #biodiversity data from the #BiodiversityHeritageLibrary My presentation has been prerecorded and can be seen here www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySyi... #Wikidata
Integrating research expedition data: from BHL into the Wikiverse
YouTube video by Siobhan Leachman
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The #LivingData2025 conference is starting soon. I'm attending virtually and will be presenting on a very simple workflow for extracting #biodiversity data from the #BiodiversityHeritageLibrary My presentation has been prerecorded and can be seen here www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySyi... #Wikidata
It's always great to see a piece of Aotearoa on the Wikipedia home page!
Every day, articles are featured on the main page, highlighting the diversity and continuous development of Wikipedia content.
Top of the list today is Mecodema howittii, a beetle found only on Banks Peninsula 🪲🔗 w.wiki/Fk4U
Every day, articles are featured on the main page, highlighting the diversity and continuous development of Wikipedia content.
Top of the list today is Mecodema howittii, a beetle found only on Banks Peninsula 🪲🔗 w.wiki/Fk4U
October 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
It's always great to see a piece of Aotearoa on the Wikipedia home page!
Every day, articles are featured on the main page, highlighting the diversity and continuous development of Wikipedia content.
Top of the list today is Mecodema howittii, a beetle found only on Banks Peninsula 🪲🔗 w.wiki/Fk4U
Every day, articles are featured on the main page, highlighting the diversity and continuous development of Wikipedia content.
Top of the list today is Mecodema howittii, a beetle found only on Banks Peninsula 🪲🔗 w.wiki/Fk4U
WikidataCon 2025 is coming up! From 31 October to 2 November, this FREE online conference brings together Wikidata enthusiasts from around the world to explore all things open data. The program is now available — take a look and see if there are any you want to set your alarm for! ⏰
🔗 w.wiki/EwNQ
🔗 w.wiki/EwNQ
October 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
WikidataCon 2025 is coming up! From 31 October to 2 November, this FREE online conference brings together Wikidata enthusiasts from around the world to explore all things open data. The program is now available — take a look and see if there are any you want to set your alarm for! ⏰
🔗 w.wiki/EwNQ
🔗 w.wiki/EwNQ
Recent research has looked at the impact of ChatGPT on Wikipedia engagement 💻
Page views and visitor numbers actually increased following ChatGPT's launch, however growth was lower in languages where ChatGPT was available, compared to languages where it was not.
Find out more below 📖⬇️
Page views and visitor numbers actually increased following ChatGPT's launch, however growth was lower in languages where ChatGPT was available, compared to languages where it was not.
Find out more below 📖⬇️
Impact of ChatGPT on Wikipedia engagement
The impact of ChatGPT on Wikipedia engagement Recent research has investigated the impact of ChatGPT on Wikipedia engagement. The study, released last month, analysed levels of […]
www.wikimedia.nz
October 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Recent research has looked at the impact of ChatGPT on Wikipedia engagement 💻
Page views and visitor numbers actually increased following ChatGPT's launch, however growth was lower in languages where ChatGPT was available, compared to languages where it was not.
Find out more below 📖⬇️
Page views and visitor numbers actually increased following ChatGPT's launch, however growth was lower in languages where ChatGPT was available, compared to languages where it was not.
Find out more below 📖⬇️