How Wiki Works - Public Talk and Hands on Session

Everybody uses Wikipedia, and anybody can edit it. So where does all the information come from? How reliable is it? If anybody can edit Wikipedia, why isn't it riddles with errors and hoaxes? If nobody is in charge, why doesn't it descend into anarchy? Learn what New Zealand can do to improve Wikipedia's coverage of us.

Dr Mike Dickison is New Zealand Wikipedian at Large – a position funded by a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation to help New Zealand organisations and the people of New Zealand engage with Wikipedia and open knowledge.

Mike will give a one hour general talk on How Wikipedia Works followed by a one hour hands-on session for those who bring their own laptop and want to explore further. He is particularly interested in the natural environment and increasing New Zealand content on Wikipedia.

Free entry. Refreshments/tea/coffee available.

Organised by Picton Smart and Connected Heritage Group.