David Nind
@davidnind.bsky.social
Content Specialist (20+ yrs, web content management, publication preparation).
Technical Writer: Docs-as-Code, DITA (topic-based, modular content).
Contributor to the Koha library software project + Wikipedia.
Loves free + open source software, and tea.
Technical Writer: Docs-as-Code, DITA (topic-based, modular content).
Contributor to the Koha library software project + Wikipedia.
Loves free + open source software, and tea.
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We all use them in our documentation. How do you know you're using the correct admonition and using it correctly? #techwiting
oldtechwriter.com/2025-11-11-2...
oldtechwriter.com/2025-11-11-2...
Rules of Admonitions | The Old Tech Writer
A Guide to Admonitions in Technical Documentation
oldtechwriter.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We all use them in our documentation. How do you know you're using the correct admonition and using it correctly? #techwiting
oldtechwriter.com/2025-11-11-2...
oldtechwriter.com/2025-11-11-2...
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It is impossible for deer at any level to maintain and enhance natural biodiversity.
"Herd management plans aimed to keep deer numbers at a level which enhanced the recreational hunting experience while maintaining and improving natural biodiversity and forest health." www.odt.co.nz/southland/ca...
"Herd management plans aimed to keep deer numbers at a level which enhanced the recreational hunting experience while maintaining and improving natural biodiversity and forest health." www.odt.co.nz/southland/ca...
Call for opponents to support wapiti plan
The group which instigated the move to get wapiti in Fiordland classed as a herd of special interest says opponents should get right in behind it...
www.odt.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It is impossible for deer at any level to maintain and enhance natural biodiversity.
"Herd management plans aimed to keep deer numbers at a level which enhanced the recreational hunting experience while maintaining and improving natural biodiversity and forest health." www.odt.co.nz/southland/ca...
"Herd management plans aimed to keep deer numbers at a level which enhanced the recreational hunting experience while maintaining and improving natural biodiversity and forest health." www.odt.co.nz/southland/ca...
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If you're not already a WIkipedian you can register with this Humanitix link: events.humanitix.com/focus-on-sci...
Focus on Science: Your Guide to the Wiki Science Photography Competition
Want to participate in the 2025 Wiki Science Photography competition but don't know how? Need some help with Wikimedia Commons? FAQ with our experts!
events.humanitix.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
If you're not already a WIkipedian you can register with this Humanitix link: events.humanitix.com/focus-on-sci...
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My Australian colleague and I are running a How To session on Thursday (midday Sydney, 2pm NZ) if you'd like to learn which photos are best for Wikipedia and how to upload a photo to Commons and choose a licence. We'll set you up with an account too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:F...
Event:Focus on Science: Your guide to the Wiki Science photography competition (AUS and NZ) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
My Australian colleague and I are running a How To session on Thursday (midday Sydney, 2pm NZ) if you'd like to learn which photos are best for Wikipedia and how to upload a photo to Commons and choose a licence. We'll set you up with an account too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:F...
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The Wiki Science photo competition is running until mid-December! Be in to win cash prizes by donating your science photos for use in Wikipedia. Categories include people in science, microscopy, wildlife and nature, and astronomy. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons...
Commons:Wiki Science Competition 2025 in Australia and New Zealand - Wikimedia Commons
commons.wikimedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Wiki Science photo competition is running until mid-December! Be in to win cash prizes by donating your science photos for use in Wikipedia. Categories include people in science, microscopy, wildlife and nature, and astronomy. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons...
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The 2025 Wiki Science Photography Competition is underway!
Join us for this informative FAQ session where you will:
🦠 Learn how to enter the competition
🧬 Receive valuable tips and tricks from Wikimedia Commons experts
🔭 Discover how to best openly license your work
Thursday 13 November, 2pm 👇
Join us for this informative FAQ session where you will:
🦠 Learn how to enter the competition
🧬 Receive valuable tips and tricks from Wikimedia Commons experts
🔭 Discover how to best openly license your work
Thursday 13 November, 2pm 👇
Focus on Science: Your Guide to the Wiki Science Photography Competition
Want to participate in the 2025 Wiki Science Photography competition but don't know how? Need some help with Wikimedia Commons? FAQ with our experts!
events.humanitix.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The 2025 Wiki Science Photography Competition is underway!
Join us for this informative FAQ session where you will:
🦠 Learn how to enter the competition
🧬 Receive valuable tips and tricks from Wikimedia Commons experts
🔭 Discover how to best openly license your work
Thursday 13 November, 2pm 👇
Join us for this informative FAQ session where you will:
🦠 Learn how to enter the competition
🧬 Receive valuable tips and tricks from Wikimedia Commons experts
🔭 Discover how to best openly license your work
Thursday 13 November, 2pm 👇
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Great documentation makes readers feel smart.
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) talks about scaffolding concepts, using Hemingway-style clarity, and writing documentation that flows easily into readers' brains so they feel smart instead of lost.
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) talks about scaffolding concepts, using Hemingway-style clarity, and writing documentation that flows easily into readers' brains so they feel smart instead of lost.
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Great documentation makes readers feel smart.
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) talks about scaffolding concepts, using Hemingway-style clarity, and writing documentation that flows easily into readers' brains so they feel smart instead of lost.
In S3:E22, Dennis Dawson (@dennisdawson.bsky.social) talks about scaffolding concepts, using Hemingway-style clarity, and writing documentation that flows easily into readers' brains so they feel smart instead of lost.
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I was a young man the first time I heard quantum computing would soon be commonplace.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Will quantum be bigger than AI?
The highly-complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I was a young man the first time I heard quantum computing would soon be commonplace.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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This afternoon (but 4 AM NZ time) I'm giving a lightning talk at #GLAMWikiPT about developing a Wikimedia strategy for a museum. I don’t think it’s recorded, but the slides are here: docs.google.com/presentation...
Dickison• Developing a Wikimedia Strategy for a Museum
Developing a Wikimedia Strategy for a Museum Mike Dickison • [email protected] (nine ideas)
docs.google.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This afternoon (but 4 AM NZ time) I'm giving a lightning talk at #GLAMWikiPT about developing a Wikimedia strategy for a museum. I don’t think it’s recorded, but the slides are here: docs.google.com/presentation...
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Look out for these little bastards.
"The most effective method for surveillance is through public involvement. Early nests can be as small as a tennis ball & may appear quickly. Do NOT disturb the nest, take a photo, & report it to Biosecurity NZ" - 0800 80 99 66. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
"The most effective method for surveillance is through public involvement. Early nests can be as small as a tennis ball & may appear quickly. Do NOT disturb the nest, take a photo, & report it to Biosecurity NZ" - 0800 80 99 66. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Two more predator queen hornets found in Auckland
Experts say the species preys on honeybees and could severely impact the honey industry if a population takes hold.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Look out for these little bastards.
"The most effective method for surveillance is through public involvement. Early nests can be as small as a tennis ball & may appear quickly. Do NOT disturb the nest, take a photo, & report it to Biosecurity NZ" - 0800 80 99 66. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
"The most effective method for surveillance is through public involvement. Early nests can be as small as a tennis ball & may appear quickly. Do NOT disturb the nest, take a photo, & report it to Biosecurity NZ" - 0800 80 99 66. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Aotearoa representing at the stickers swap table at #GLAMWikiPT.
October 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Aotearoa representing at the stickers swap table at #GLAMWikiPT.
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🧵 A round of applause (donations also welcomed) for @nzlii.bsky.social for digitising the first Board of Health report on drugs, which began the road to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, more swiftly than I could have imagined. With searchable and selectable text! Glory be.
You asked and I (have partially for now) delivered.
Well @strictlyobiter.bsky.social and @publicaddress.bsky.social asked
First Report of the Board of Health on Drug Dependency and Drug Abuse in New Zealand is now on NZLII at www.nzlii.org/nz/other/NZA...
Not my finest scanning job but it will do
Well @strictlyobiter.bsky.social and @publicaddress.bsky.social asked
First Report of the Board of Health on Drug Dependency and Drug Abuse in New Zealand is now on NZLII at www.nzlii.org/nz/other/NZA...
Not my finest scanning job but it will do
Board of Health Committee on Drug Dependency and Drug Abuse in New Zealand. First Report [1970] NZAHGovRp 2 (16 February 1970)
NZLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback URL: http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/NZAHGovRp/1970/2.html
www.nzlii.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🧵 A round of applause (donations also welcomed) for @nzlii.bsky.social for digitising the first Board of Health report on drugs, which began the road to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, more swiftly than I could have imagined. With searchable and selectable text! Glory be.
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The success of Wikipedia demonstrates the good that comes from trust between strangers, says founder Jimmy Wales.
With his new book The Seven Rules of Trust released today, Jimmy spoke with RNZ about building the world's largest online encyclopedia on trust.
🎧📖 Listen and read below 👇
With his new book The Seven Rules of Trust released today, Jimmy spoke with RNZ about building the world's largest online encyclopedia on trust.
🎧📖 Listen and read below 👇
'I was very nervous at first' - how the founder of Wikipedia learnt to embrace trust
The success of Wikipedia demonstrates the good that comes from trust between strangers, says founder Jimmy Wales.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The success of Wikipedia demonstrates the good that comes from trust between strangers, says founder Jimmy Wales.
With his new book The Seven Rules of Trust released today, Jimmy spoke with RNZ about building the world's largest online encyclopedia on trust.
🎧📖 Listen and read below 👇
With his new book The Seven Rules of Trust released today, Jimmy spoke with RNZ about building the world's largest online encyclopedia on trust.
🎧📖 Listen and read below 👇
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As the amount of mis/disinformation and other rubbish content has been allowed on social media #Wikipedia has become an increasingly important resource.
Knowing that plenty of experts in their field contribute or teach others like @adzebill.bsky.social also helps to build confidence in it.
Knowing that plenty of experts in their field contribute or teach others like @adzebill.bsky.social also helps to build confidence in it.
'I was very nervous at first' - how Wikipedia founder learnt to embrace trust
'I was very nervous at first' - how the founder of Wikipedia learnt to embrace trust
The success of Wikipedia demonstrates the good that comes from trust between strangers, says founder Jimmy Wales.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
As the amount of mis/disinformation and other rubbish content has been allowed on social media #Wikipedia has become an increasingly important resource.
Knowing that plenty of experts in their field contribute or teach others like @adzebill.bsky.social also helps to build confidence in it.
Knowing that plenty of experts in their field contribute or teach others like @adzebill.bsky.social also helps to build confidence in it.
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If you're in Dunedin, I'll happily show you how to upload photos of storm damage to Wikimedia Commons so they can be used on Wikipedia. Come to the Otago Uni central library 12.30-1.30 today for a demo or drop in on me in the library 9-12 weekdays. I'm a terrible photographer...we need you!
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If you're in Dunedin, I'll happily show you how to upload photos of storm damage to Wikimedia Commons so they can be used on Wikipedia. Come to the Otago Uni central library 12.30-1.30 today for a demo or drop in on me in the library 9-12 weekdays. I'm a terrible photographer...we need you!
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#NZ if you take pics of storm damage today, consider uploading to Wiki Commons for posterity. Here's a handy guide on how (incl. link to YT guide if that's your jam). The article on the May 2025 storm only has one pic...let's do better!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_202...
www.rove.wiki/blog/uploadi...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_202...
www.rove.wiki/blog/uploadi...
Uploading your hīkoi photos — Rove
Today there was an historic protest in Wellington, and everybody was taking photos. How do you add those photos to Wikimedia Commons so they’re part of the permanent record?
www.rove.wiki
October 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#NZ if you take pics of storm damage today, consider uploading to Wiki Commons for posterity. Here's a handy guide on how (incl. link to YT guide if that's your jam). The article on the May 2025 storm only has one pic...let's do better!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_202...
www.rove.wiki/blog/uploadi...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_202...
www.rove.wiki/blog/uploadi...
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The Project Gutenberg community mourns the passing of our CEO, Dr. Greg Newby (@gbnewby).
Without his years of leadership, Project Gutenberg wouldn't be what it is today. Learn more about him and his contributions at
www.gutenberg.org/about/newby....
Without his years of leadership, Project Gutenberg wouldn't be what it is today. Learn more about him and his contributions at
www.gutenberg.org/about/newby....
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a library of free eBooks.
www.gutenberg.org
October 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The Project Gutenberg community mourns the passing of our CEO, Dr. Greg Newby (@gbnewby).
Without his years of leadership, Project Gutenberg wouldn't be what it is today. Learn more about him and his contributions at
www.gutenberg.org/about/newby....
Without his years of leadership, Project Gutenberg wouldn't be what it is today. Learn more about him and his contributions at
www.gutenberg.org/about/newby....
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We’re excited to partner with our friends across the ditch at Wikimedia Australia for Wiki Science Competition 2025!
This photography competition aims to improve the availability of open source science images — from microorganisms to galaxies, and everything in between! 🦠🧬🔭
More info ➡️ w.wiki/FVb3
This photography competition aims to improve the availability of open source science images — from microorganisms to galaxies, and everything in between! 🦠🧬🔭
More info ➡️ w.wiki/FVb3
October 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We’re excited to partner with our friends across the ditch at Wikimedia Australia for Wiki Science Competition 2025!
This photography competition aims to improve the availability of open source science images — from microorganisms to galaxies, and everything in between! 🦠🧬🔭
More info ➡️ w.wiki/FVb3
This photography competition aims to improve the availability of open source science images — from microorganisms to galaxies, and everything in between! 🦠🧬🔭
More info ➡️ w.wiki/FVb3
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Here's how you can help make a book of 19th century fairy tales available for everyone to read for free.
Frances Brownes was a 19th century Irish poet ("the blind poetess of Donegal"), whose best-known work is Granny's Wonderful Chair, an 1857 fairytale collection. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...
Frances Brownes was a 19th century Irish poet ("the blind poetess of Donegal"), whose best-known work is Granny's Wonderful Chair, an 1857 fairytale collection. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...
October 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Here's how you can help make a book of 19th century fairy tales available for everyone to read for free.
Frances Brownes was a 19th century Irish poet ("the blind poetess of Donegal"), whose best-known work is Granny's Wonderful Chair, an 1857 fairytale collection. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...
Frances Brownes was a 19th century Irish poet ("the blind poetess of Donegal"), whose best-known work is Granny's Wonderful Chair, an 1857 fairytale collection. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...
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If you've been wondering what being a Wikimedian is all about, then this webinar is for you!
Join Wiki experts Siobhan and Heidi for this introduction to contributing to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Tuesday 14 Oct, 3pm NZST
Register here ➡️ w.wiki/FWQM
Join Wiki experts Siobhan and Heidi for this introduction to contributing to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Tuesday 14 Oct, 3pm NZST
Register here ➡️ w.wiki/FWQM
October 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
If you've been wondering what being a Wikimedian is all about, then this webinar is for you!
Join Wiki experts Siobhan and Heidi for this introduction to contributing to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Tuesday 14 Oct, 3pm NZST
Register here ➡️ w.wiki/FWQM
Join Wiki experts Siobhan and Heidi for this introduction to contributing to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Tuesday 14 Oct, 3pm NZST
Register here ➡️ w.wiki/FWQM
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Aotearoa, meet your 2025 Bird of the Year 👑🦅
The kārearea or New Zealand falcon is our only species of falcon, and has reclaimed the top spot once again after its last victory in 2012 🏆
Learn more about this endemic bird of prey ⬇️
w.wiki/FUGN
📷: Tony Wills, CC BY-SA 3.0 #BirdOfTheYear
The kārearea or New Zealand falcon is our only species of falcon, and has reclaimed the top spot once again after its last victory in 2012 🏆
Learn more about this endemic bird of prey ⬇️
w.wiki/FUGN
📷: Tony Wills, CC BY-SA 3.0 #BirdOfTheYear
September 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Aotearoa, meet your 2025 Bird of the Year 👑🦅
The kārearea or New Zealand falcon is our only species of falcon, and has reclaimed the top spot once again after its last victory in 2012 🏆
Learn more about this endemic bird of prey ⬇️
w.wiki/FUGN
📷: Tony Wills, CC BY-SA 3.0 #BirdOfTheYear
The kārearea or New Zealand falcon is our only species of falcon, and has reclaimed the top spot once again after its last victory in 2012 🏆
Learn more about this endemic bird of prey ⬇️
w.wiki/FUGN
📷: Tony Wills, CC BY-SA 3.0 #BirdOfTheYear
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From Wikisource to public library - pipeline from scans to lendable books. Mike Dickison, Wikipedian @adzebill.bsky.social
#LIANZA2025 #Wikisource
#LIANZA2025 #Wikisource
September 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
From Wikisource to public library - pipeline from scans to lendable books. Mike Dickison, Wikipedian @adzebill.bsky.social
#LIANZA2025 #Wikisource
#LIANZA2025 #Wikisource
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Editing Wikipedia can be as simple as correcting a comma — these little edits all add up and contribute to openly accessible information.
Check out this great intro to 'micro-editing' ⬇️
Check out this great intro to 'micro-editing' ⬇️
Want to be able to start micro-editing on Wikipedia in a few minutes – and know why you could be very glad you did? Then my new post @plos.org is just what you need!
absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/09/21/w...
#Wikipedia
absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2025/09/21/w...
#Wikipedia
Wikipedia Is Vital: Channeling Energy Into Micro-Edits Is a Win-Win-Win - Absolutely Maybe
Wikipedia is, “without exaggeration, the digital world’s factual foundation,” wrote Josh Dzieza recently. It’s a target because of that, squarely in the…
absolutelymaybe.plos.org
September 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Editing Wikipedia can be as simple as correcting a comma — these little edits all add up and contribute to openly accessible information.
Check out this great intro to 'micro-editing' ⬇️
Check out this great intro to 'micro-editing' ⬇️
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This Saturday in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland — Join the New Zealand Women in Architecture WikiProject, which works to address gender disparity on Wikipedia, and celebrate the incredible mahi by women and non-binary people in architecture.
🗓️ Sat 20 Sept
⏰ 11am–4pm
Free event, please book below 👇
🗓️ Sat 20 Sept
⏰ 11am–4pm
Free event, please book below 👇
Wiki Project Auckland - AWNZ
As part of the 2025 NZIA Festival of Architecture, Architecture Women NZ invites you to a special day celebrating the pioneering women who shaped Aotearoa’s architectural history.
architecturewomen.org.nz
September 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This Saturday in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland — Join the New Zealand Women in Architecture WikiProject, which works to address gender disparity on Wikipedia, and celebrate the incredible mahi by women and non-binary people in architecture.
🗓️ Sat 20 Sept
⏰ 11am–4pm
Free event, please book below 👇
🗓️ Sat 20 Sept
⏰ 11am–4pm
Free event, please book below 👇