Join Te Papa for a fun, hands-on New Zealand Species Edit-a-thon at Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush, supported by Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand and Wellington City Council Wellington Gardens.
Whether you're new to Wikipedia or a seasoned editor, this event, held from 10am – 4pm over two Saturdays, is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to the world's most comprehensive encyclopedia.
Guided by experienced Wikipedians, you'll have the chance to improve articles focused on Aoteroa New Zealand's unique native flora and fauna.
Red admiral (Vanessa gonerilla)
Māori name: kahukura
Family: Nymphalidae
New Zealand has three species of admiral butterfly: two yellow admirals and one red. This species is named for the vibrant red patches on its wings in both Māori (kahukura for ‘red cloak’) and English (red admiral). The red admiral is common throughout the mainland but lives in areas that have New Zealand tree nettles (Urtica ferox). It is part of the Lepidoptera order, which includes moths and butterflies.
Image sourced from iNaturalistNZ, © Kyle Bland, CC BY-NC 4.0
Bring your own laptop, and organisers will provide all the training and resources you need to get started on day 1 and extend your skills and contributions on day 2.
Location: Ōtari-Wilton's Bush, 150 Wilton Road, Wellington.
For more information and to register: https://events.humanitix.com/2024-nz-species-edit-a-thon.
