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Women make up only 20% of biographies on Wikipedia, and in December 2022, there were just 9 women listed in the category ‘New Zealand women architects’. Since then, the New Zealand Women in Architecture WikiProject has been working hard to address this gender disparity and celebrate the incredible mahi by women and non-binary people in architecture.
Women in Architecture Walking Tour
[edit]- Date: Saturday 5 April 2025
- Time: 11AM - 3PM
- Location: Parnell Baths, Judges Bay Rd, Parnell & Residium, Ground Floor 165 The Strand, Parnell
Parnell Baths houses the largest saltwater swimming pool in Aotearoa New Zealand. First opened in 1914, it was redeveloped in the 1950s to the iconic (and wonderfully retro) Lido style we know today. Since then, it has undergone restoration work in 2003 and 2010 headed by Matthews & Matthews Architects.
In 2014, for the pool's centenary, the book Parnell Baths: a jewel in Auckland’s Crown was commissioned by Parnell Heritage and the Waitematā Local Board. Authors and historians Sue Monk and Joanna Boileau undertook the research project, detailing over 100 years of the pool's presence in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s community.
The walking tour will start at the Parnell Baths, exploring it’s architectural history and heritage significance. We will then walk to Residium for refreshments and a short tutorial on photo uploading.
Please bring a device for photo taking and uploading.
Thank you for support from Parnell Baths, Residium and Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand.
Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon
[edit]- Date: Sunday 6 April 2025
- Time: 10AM - 4PM
- Location: Research Library, Level 2, Auckland Museum
This edit-a-thon will utilise learnings and content from the walking tour and Auckland Museum’s library resources to enrich Wikipedia articles. Copies of Monk and Boileau’s, Parnell Baths: a jewel in Auckland’s Crown, will be available for reference in new and existing articles about women’s contributions in the field.
All skill levels welcome! A beginners’ tutorial will be run at 10:00am to teach the basics of Wikipedia.
Please bring your own device – we recommend a laptop.
Also note, to keep our collections safe there is no food or drink (accept closed water bottles) allowed in the Museum or Research Library. This includes coffee and food in bags.
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).
Meetup Code of Conduct
[edit]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.
People
[edit]Add your name to the list by adding an asterisk and three tildes like this: * ~~~
Attendees
[edit]Unable to come or participating remotely
[edit]Guidance for articles
[edit]The term 'architect'
[edit]Registered Architects in New Zealand are authorised by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board through the Registered Architects Act 2005. Other people can design buildings but there are some things only Registered Architects can do.[1] People who are not registered in New Zealand are not able to use the term 'architect' so please check what is appropriate.
Increase visibility
[edit]Wikipedia articles that are well written with a variety of references and images are viewed more, and articles that link through to other Wikipedia articles are more likely to be viewed. The focus of this edit-a-thon is improving existing articles and creating links on other pages.
Edit-a-thon activities
[edit]- If you are new to Wikipedia please create a username in advance. (Use an anonymous name that pleases you & give your email so you can reset the password if you forget.)
- Please don't edit your own article or that of your employer or close friend. That is a conflict of interest.
Idea: We have sourced some good refences eg a book, news article, academic article, website. Pick one and add a citation to articles of subjects included. For example the A+W award books or a chapter of Making Space.
- Add one statement and one citation at a time. You are placing bread crumbs into the internet. You are adding to the weave.
- Ask some experienced editors to give you tips for using Wikidata for referencing - and see if the chapters are listed too (has parts).
Idea: Pick an architect you like and expand on their projects/buildings. Look through the NZIA awards for citations on their work. Try to write one or two sentences about the project.
Idea: Pick a starter article and add three citations.
- Linking to other articles is truly part of what is great about Wikipedia. In the statements you make, include the name of other designers, architect's, engineers, artists, managers (if they are in the references). Make a link if they have an article. Make a redlink if you feel they are notable for an article. Having people named in articles becomes a constellation of visibility.
| Wikipedia article (alphabetical) | Article expansion suggestions | Wikidata QID | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Aimer | More about her work and why it is significant. Add infobox. | Q117846736 | |
| Robin Allison | More about her work. Why is solar interesting? Add infobox. | ||
| Claire Athfield | More about her contribution to buildings. | Athfield book | |
| Lillian Crystall | Add significant buildings - e.g. Yock House, Kauri Loop Road House | Q73302240 | NZIA Yock House Citation
Obituary - multiple additional sources within article |
| Rachel de Lamber | Include her work on Cornwall Park masterplan | Making Space | |
| Min Hall | Any evidence of others Min Hall influenced? | ||
| Dorita Hannah | More about her theatre projects especially in the international arena. Maybe there is information in languages other than English? | ||
| Elisapeta Heta | Expand / structure article with more headings. See other articles for examples. Add infobox. | ||
| Nicola Herbst | Maybe there is more about her judging work? More about her projects.
Add all her buildings that have been nominated for awards. |
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| Muriel Lamb | Add in project Auckland Electric Power Board Building (photo available in wikicommons) | Making Space book | |
| June Pallot | Anything abut why she stopped being an architect? | ||
| Jane Rooney | More about her projects and work in Christchurch. Link back to Architectus page. | A+W NZ 2023 Dulux Awards publication | |
| Raukura Turei | Expand about her style of art, mediums, and methods. | Homestyle article | |
| Christina Van Bohemen | Add about her work in creating the Diversity Agenda while President of NZIA | NZIA news | |
| Kathy Waghorn | People or projects Waghorn has influenced. Add in more about her contributions to Venice Biennale Exhibition Future Islands (including publication) | UoA Architecture Hub Link | |
| Megan Wraight | More about her projects (e.g. Lambton Harbour Master Plan, Waitangi Park, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wynyard Quarter). Add she was posthumously awarded NZIA President's Award 2020 | Presidents Award Citation
Making Space (p. 350-352) |
| Wikipedia article (alphabetical) | Article expansion suggestions | Wikidata QID | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture of New Zealand | Add some more sections eg: Villa, and write a summarising paragraph with references. Expand by linking to notable people, buildings or other movements. Expand by adding images. Discuss an approach with others - it would be wonderful if this article could be more comprehensive. | ||
| Architectus | Add photos from key projects (there will at least be some from the walking tours). Expand on NZ projects such as Wynyard Central, St Andrews College Chapel restoration. | Walking tour photos May 2023 | |
| NZIA | Expand on Awards section to include John Sutherland Practice Award and Writing awards | Practice Award | |
| Parnell Baths | Add alterations contributions by Jane Matthews. | Making Space book (p.303) | |
| Warren and Mahoney | Expand on their work (not a lot of post 2000s work listed). Include photos from the walking tour. Could mention recent documentary Maurice and I.
Add photos from walking tour. |
Maurice and I doco | |
| Wellington Zoo | Add in Wellington Zoo Hub extension by Louise Wright (Assembly Architects). | NZIA Awards Citation | |
| Wynyard Quarter | Expand on recent construction developments (e.g. Silo Park, Madden St developments, Jellicoe St, Events Centre etc). Include photos from walking tour |
Redlinks
[edit]Suggested new articles more experienced Wikipedians to start.
- Megan Edwards (Q118500723)
- Briar Green (Q117846661)
- Amanda Reynolds (Q130341437)
- Rachael Rush (Q130341432)
- Sarah Scott (Q117846759)
- Justine Goode (Q125963639)
- Karamia Müller (Q118129433)
Images
[edit] Idea: Add images from the walking tour or your personal collection to relevant Wikipedia articles eg: suburb articles, New Zealand architecture, materials and construction methods articles. Think laterally. Images to be found here:
Outcomes
[edit]After and during the event list articles and Wikidata you have expanded or created.
Future Meetups
[edit]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.
- ^ "Registered Architects Act 2005 No 38 (as at 01 July 2022), Public Act – New Zealand Legislation". www.legislation.govt.nz. Retrieved 2025-02-11.