On the 15th of March 2025, Auckland Museum Wikimedian in Residence, Winnieswikiworld (talk) is hosting an event, Wiki101 Edit-a-thon, designed for brand new editors and people interested in learning more about Wikipedia.

• Date: Saturday 15 March 2025
• Time: 10AM - 2PM
• Location: Research Library, Level 2, Auckland Museum

We all know Wikipedia is the ultimate go-to for information on just about anything. But have you ever wondered how all that information gets there? Ever thought about the process behind the pages or that you could actually contribute to the content? Whether you use Wikipedia for university assignments, celebrity biographies or going down a niche 'Wikipedia rabbit-hole', there's always more information to add and enhance.

Join Auckland Museum’s Wikimedian in Residence for a relaxed, interactive session where you’ll dive into the world of Wikipedia! This session ties into Auckland Museum’s mission to better reflect the diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand online.

Whether you’re curious about how to edit articles, or how to navigate this incredible resource like a pro, this session will give you the tools to help make the content more inclusive and diverse. Come along to learn the ropes, debunk myths, and discover how you can make a real impact in the world of free, open access knowledge.

More information on Auckland Museum website.

Please bring a laptop (note no food or drink except closed water bottles can be brought into the museum or library space, some kai will be provided).

All attendees are expected to understand and abide by the Draft Universal Code of Conduct for the Wikimedia Movement.

• No food is to be taken through or into the Museum and Library, only water in sealed bottles may be consumed in the space. Some kai will be provided in a separate room towards the end of the event.

• Please bring your own device and charger, a laptop is recommended. If possible, please create a Wikipedia user account before the event.

Add your name to the list by adding an asterisk and three tildes like this: * ~~~

• Winnieswikiworld (talk)
• Dactylantha (talk)
• Prosperosity (talk)
• Thewickerwoman (talk)

As this event is designed for new or interested editors, the main portion will be a presentation introducing the Wikipedia movement. This will be sectioned into three parts. Part 1: What is Wikipedia? And why you should join in, Part 2: Overview of rules and guidelines and Part 3: Technical skills and how to edit.

The goals for the event are to Understand Wikipedia and find your topics of interest, set up your Wikipedia userpage and make at least 1 edit on an article.

People

• Len Castle (artist)
• Stephen Bambury (artist)
• Yvonne Sloan (artist)
• Yvonne Todd (artist)
• Anna Sew Hoy (artist)
• Stephen Bambury (artist)

Places

• Parnell railway station
• Auckland Domain
• Maungawhau / Mount Eden
• Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
• Mount Cambria
• North Head (New Zealand)
• Pigeon Mountain (New Zealand)
• Puketāpapa
• Te Hopua a Rangi
• Auckland Town Hall
• Auckland Zoo
• Government House, Auckland
• Mount Albert railway station
• Newmarket railway station, Auckland

Events

• Auckland Pride Festival
• Big Gay Out

Double check the Wikipedia:Auckland Meetup page to confirm when the next meetup is happening.

Join the Wikimedia User Group of Aotearoa New Zealand to be kept informed.

Also see Wikipedia:New Zealand Wikipedians' notice board for discussion relevant to New Zealand Wikipedians.