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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
08 Aug 2024 – Henry Charles Swan (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Traumnovelle (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

06 Sep 2024 – Summary of New Zealand national rugby league team test matches (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mn1548 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
06 Sep 2024 – Baitul Muqeet Mosque, Auckland (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
01 Sep 2024 – Regan Frame (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Spiderone (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
01 Sep 2024 – Hunter Leppien (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by StewdioMACK (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
30 Aug 2024 – Jane Parker (academic) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Spacepine (t · c); see discussion (8 participants; relisted)
23 Aug 2024 – List of entertainment events at Spark Arena (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mikeblas (t · c); see discussion (11 participants; relisted)
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)
12 Aug 2024 – Channel North Television (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Alexeyevitch (t · c) was closed as keep by Liz (t · c) on 03 Sep 2024; see discussion (6 participants; relisted)
09 Aug 2024 – List of electoral firsts in New Zealand (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Traumnovelle (t · c) was closed as no consensus by OwenX (t · c) on 31 Aug 2024; see discussion (14 participants; relisted)

Proposed deletions

06 Sep 2024 – Nancy Adkin (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Moriwen (t · c): concern
05 Sep 2024 – Chris Stapp (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Rambling Rambler (t · c): concern
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
30 Aug 2024 – Regan Frame (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Fram (t · c) was deproded by 49.226.221.55 (t · c) on 01 Sep 2024
26 Aug 2024 – Trojan 750 (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mccapra (t · c) was deleted

Redirects for discussion

24 Aug 2024 – New Zealand 2015 (Association football event) (talk · edit · hist) →2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup RfDed by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c) was closed; 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

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)

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

In my view, the trench thing resulted in a great deal of support by voters for him. Schwede 66 21:05, 1 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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)[reply]

COVID-19 coverage

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

Whatever is decided here, one thing is for sure: you've done an amazing job, Andykatib. Well done! Schwede 66 09:12, 2 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

Requested move at Talk:Waipareira#Requested move 23 August 2024

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)[reply]