Congratulations Wikimedia ANZ as the newest chapter belonging to the ESEAP
region!
This is a great way to first start the sunrise today 12 June!
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
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On Thu, Jun 12, 2025, 1:29 AM Affiliations Committee <affcom(a)wikimedia.org>
wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> We are delighted to share that the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees
> has approved the Affiliations Committee’s recommendation to officially
> recognise Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand (WANZ) as a Wikimedia Chapter,
> effective 10 June 2025. This is a remarkable milestone that reflects WANZ’s
> dedication, resilience, and growing impact in advancing free knowledge and
> Wikimedia’s mission in New Zealand.
>
> The journey to becoming a chapter is no small feat. It requires consistent
> community engagement, operational maturity, and a clear vision for the
> future. Over the years, WANZ has shown:
>
> -
>
> A strong and transparent governance model, including the recruitment
> of an Executive Advisor to strengthen their operational capacity.
> -
>
> Effective financial management, adopting Xero for streamlined
> accounting and increased efficiency.
> -
>
> A commitment to sustainability, taking proactive steps to reduce
> volunteer burnout and ensure long-term growth.
> -
>
> Active community leadership, organising impactful events, and
> fostering local partnerships to promote open knowledge.
>
> As a chapter, WANZ will now have a stronger platform to collaborate with
> institutions, advocate for free knowledge, and offer even more support to
> the Wikimedia community in New Zealand. This recognition also opens new
> doors for strategic partnerships and greater influence in the region.
>
> We are excited about this milestone in WANZ’s journey and look forward to
> seeing their continued contributions. Please join us in congratulating the
> Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand team on this well-earned achievement!
> Best regards,
>
> Jeffrey Keefer
> Chair, Affiliations Committee
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Fellow Wikimedians,
This year, in-person capacity is slightly reduced, so* we recommend
registering early to guarantee your spot.* Registration for the in-person
event will be open until while places remain.
For the virtual experience on Eventyay, our open-source virtual event
platform, you will be able to register at any time.
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Registration
🎉 Wikimania turns 20! 🎉
Join us in celebrating two decades of collaboration, knowledge, and
community at Wikimania 2025! Whether you're a longtime Wikimedian or just
getting started, this is the moment to connect, learn, and be part of
something bigger.
For Hotels and Airfare Discounts, you can go to
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Hotels_and_Airfare_Discounts
If you voluntary express your attendance known, you can add your name at
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Attendees
Wikimania Nairobi will happen from 6th through 9th August with
pre-conference activities on the 5th August.
--
Sincerely,
Butch Bustria
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 at 02:07
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Registration for Wikimania 2025 is now open
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Dear Wikimedians,
Greetings from Wikimania 2025 COT,
We are excited to inform you that registration for Wikimania 2025 is now
officially open! We encourage you to register now for the in-person or
virtual event. Register for the in-person event by 13 July or while places
last. Register for the online event anytime.
Register here: https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Registration and
check out our latest Diff blog
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/05/27/register-now-to-attend-wikimania-nair…>
for more information.
For any support, feel free to contact the COT via email at
wikimania(a)wikimedia.org
We look forward to seeing you all in Nairobi.
Kind regards,
Terry Boke
Communications Lead - Wikimania 2025
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