User talk:Schwede66/DYK/Archive 11
DYK for Riccarton House
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On 20 March 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Riccarton House, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that neither William nor John Deans, pioneers of Canterbury, New Zealand, lived to move from their 1843 cottage to the 1856 homestead (pictured) built on their estate? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Riccarton House), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 20 March 2020 (UTC)
DYK for William Deans
[edit]On 20 March 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William Deans, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that neither William nor John Deans, pioneers of Canterbury, New Zealand, lived to move from their 1843 cottage to the 1856 homestead (pictured) built on their estate? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, William Deans), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 20 March 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Takapūneke
[edit]On 28 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Takapūneke, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Takapūneke, which is sacred to the Māori and may become a national reserve of New Zealand, is the site of Akaroa's sewage-treatment plant? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Takapūneke. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Takapūneke), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Wakanui
[edit]On 15 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wakanui, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although Damien O'Connor, the minister of agriculture, stated that "the image of pastoral farming is the one New Zealand promotes", he called the ANZCO Foods feedlot (drone footage featured) at Wakanui "innovative"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wakanui. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wakanui), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 12:01, 15 July 2020 (UTC)
DYK for ANZCO Foods
[edit]On 15 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article ANZCO Foods, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although Damien O'Connor, the minister of agriculture, stated that "the image of pastoral farming is the one New Zealand promotes", he called the ANZCO Foods feedlot (drone footage featured) at Wakanui "innovative"? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ANZCO Foods), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 12:01, 15 July 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Christchurch Central Recovery Plan
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On 30 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Christchurch Central Recovery Plan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that none of the 17 anchor projects put forward for recovery from the 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand have been delivered on time? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Christchurch Central Recovery Plan. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Christchurch Central Recovery Plan), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 30 July 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Hokitika Clock Tower
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On 16 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hokitika Clock Tower, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Hokitika Clock Tower (pictured) on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island serves the unusual dual purpose of a war memorial and a town clock? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hokitika Clock Tower. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hokitika Clock Tower), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 16 September 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Helen White (politician)
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On 25 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Helen White (politician), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 42 new MPs were elected to the 53rd New Zealand Parliament: 23 for Labour, including Arena Williams, Ibrahim Omer, Helen White, Neru Leavasa, Ingrid Leary, Rachel Brooking, Anna Lorck, Tracey McLellan, and Shanan Halbert (all pictured); 5 for National, including Joseph Mooney, Simon Watts, and Penny Simmonds; 9 for ACT, including Toni Severin, Simon Court, Brooke van Velden, and Chris Baillie; 3 for the Greens, including Ricardo Menéndez March and Teanau Tuiono; and 2 for Māori, including Rawiri Waititi? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Helen White (politician)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 00:04, 25 November 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Arena Williams
[edit]On 25 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Arena Williams, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 42 new MPs were elected to the 53rd New Zealand Parliament: 23 for Labour, including Arena Williams, Ibrahim Omer, Helen White, Neru Leavasa, Ingrid Leary, Rachel Brooking, Anna Lorck, Tracey McLellan, and Shanan Halbert (all pictured); 5 for National, including Joseph Mooney, Simon Watts, and Penny Simmonds; 9 for ACT, including Toni Severin, Simon Court, Brooke van Velden, and Chris Baillie; 3 for the Greens, including Ricardo Menéndez March and Teanau Tuiono; and 2 for Māori, including Rawiri Waititi? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Arena Williams), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 00:05, 25 November 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Penny Simmonds
[edit]On 25 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Penny Simmonds, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 42 new MPs were elected to the 53rd New Zealand Parliament: 23 for Labour, including Arena Williams, Ibrahim Omer, Helen White, Neru Leavasa, Ingrid Leary, Rachel Brooking, Anna Lorck, Tracey McLellan, and Shanan Halbert (all pictured); 5 for National, including Joseph Mooney, Simon Watts, and Penny Simmonds; 9 for ACT, including Toni Severin, Simon Court, Brooke van Velden, and Chris Baillie; 3 for the Greens, including Ricardo Menéndez March and Teanau Tuiono; and 2 for Māori, including Rawiri Waititi? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Penny Simmonds), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 00:07, 25 November 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Brooke van Velden
[edit]On 25 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brooke van Velden, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 42 new MPs were elected to the 53rd New Zealand Parliament: 23 for Labour, including Arena Williams, Ibrahim Omer, Helen White, Neru Leavasa, Ingrid Leary, Rachel Brooking, Anna Lorck, Tracey McLellan, and Shanan Halbert (all pictured); 5 for National, including Joseph Mooney, Simon Watts, and Penny Simmonds; 9 for ACT, including Toni Severin, Simon Court, Brooke van Velden, and Chris Baillie; 3 for the Greens, including Ricardo Menéndez March and Teanau Tuiono; and 2 for Māori, including Rawiri Waititi? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Brooke van Velden), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 00:08, 25 November 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Rawiri Waititi
[edit]On 25 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rawiri Waititi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 42 new MPs were elected to the 53rd New Zealand Parliament: 23 for Labour, including Arena Williams, Ibrahim Omer, Helen White, Neru Leavasa, Ingrid Leary, Rachel Brooking, Anna Lorck, Tracey McLellan, and Shanan Halbert (all pictured); 5 for National, including Joseph Mooney, Simon Watts, and Penny Simmonds; 9 for ACT, including Toni Severin, Simon Court, Brooke van Velden, and Chris Baillie; 3 for the Greens, including Ricardo Menéndez March and Teanau Tuiono; and 2 for Māori, including Rawiri Waititi? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rawiri Waititi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 00:21, 25 November 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Marmaduke Dixon (settler)
[edit]On 26 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marmaduke Dixon (settler), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the irrigation intake for which New Zealand farmer Marmaduke Dixon long campaigned is now a historic structure registered by Heritage New Zealand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marmaduke Dixon (settler). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Marmaduke Dixon (settler)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 26 December 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Marmaduke Dixon (mountaineer)
[edit]On 27 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marmaduke Dixon (mountaineer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that New Zealand mountaineer Marmaduke Dixon came within 100 ft (30 m) of the summit in his attempt to make the first ascent of the country's highest mountain, Aoraki / Mount Cook? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marmaduke Dixon (mountaineer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Marmaduke Dixon (mountaineer)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 27 December 2020 (UTC)
DYK for Harper Pass
[edit]On 9 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Harper Pass, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Harper Pass, a remote hiking trail crossing the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana in New Zealand, was once the most important overland connection between Canterbury and the West Coast? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harper Pass. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Harper Pass), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 9 January 2021 (UTC)
DYK for George Harper (lawyer)
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On 30 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George Harper (lawyer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although New Zealand lawyer George Harper (pictured) had been declared bankrupt in 1893, he was knighted in 1937? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Harper (lawyer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, George Harper (lawyer)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Maile (talk) 12:01, 30 January 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Neil Gemmell
[edit]On 10 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Neil Gemmell, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that New Zealand geneticist Neil Gemmell hunted the Loch Ness Monster to show how science works? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Neil Gemmell. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Neil Gemmell), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 10 February 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Arthur Pycroft
[edit]On 12 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Arthur Pycroft, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that New Zealand ornithologist Arthur Pycroft ate a huia about two years before the last confirmed sighting of that bird species? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Arthur Pycroft. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Arthur Pycroft), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 12 February 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Mimie Wood
[edit]On 15 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mimie Wood, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the administrator of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Mimie Wood, correctly predicted that she would be replaced by five people upon retirement? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mimie Wood. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mimie Wood), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 00:02, 15 February 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Noreen Riols
[edit]On 4 April 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Noreen Riols, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that British novelist Noreen Riols (pictured) trained agents who supported the French Resistance during World War II? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Noreen Riols. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Noreen Riols), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 4 April 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Nick Mowbray
[edit]On 3 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nick Mowbray, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that toy manufacturer siblings Nick, Anna, and Mat Mowbray bought Coatesville mansion near Auckland, New Zealand, for NZ$32.5 million when they were in their early thirties? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coatesville mansion, Nick Mowbray. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Nick Mowbray), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 12:01, 3 May 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Coatesville mansion
[edit]On 3 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coatesville mansion, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that toy manufacturer siblings Nick, Anna, and Mat Mowbray bought Coatesville mansion near Auckland, New Zealand, for NZ$32.5 million when they were in their early thirties? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coatesville mansion, Nick Mowbray. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Coatesville mansion), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 12:02, 3 May 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Anna Mowbray
[edit]On 3 May 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anna Mowbray, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that toy manufacturer siblings Nick, Anna, and Mat Mowbray bought Coatesville mansion near Auckland, New Zealand, for NZ$32.5 million when they were in their early thirties? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coatesville mansion, Nick Mowbray. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Anna Mowbray), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
—valereee (talk) 12:02, 3 May 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Emma Twigg
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On 23 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Emma Twigg, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that New Zealand world-champion rower Emma Twigg (pictured) came out of retirement to compete in her fourth Olympic Games today? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Emma Twigg. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Emma Twigg), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Maile (talk) 00:02, 23 July 2021 (UTC)
DYK for Grace Prendergast
[edit]On 24 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Grace Prendergast, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that New Zealand's Grace Prendergast was the highest-ranked female rower in the world in 2019? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Grace Prendergast. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Grace Prendergast), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.