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I thought it might be useful to collate into calendar form some significant dates for us to be aware of as they might make great coordinated topics to post on (like the NZ Music Month which is coming to an end, but which has seen some really good posts highlighting our very own musical contributions over the years, and of course the ANZAC Day effort), some important, some I've thrown in for fun. Please let us know if you have any ideas to add to the list ...
| 2018 | JUNE |
|---|---|
| 15 | matariki |
| 2018 | JULY |
|---|---|
| 10 | teddy bear picnic day |
| 2018 | AUGUST |
|---|---|
| all | nz book month (not official) |
| all | family history month |
| 13 | international lefthanders day |
| 2018 | SEPTEMBER |
|---|---|
| ?? | nz fashion week |
| 10-16 | maori language week |
| 15-23 | conservation week |
| 19 | international talk like a pirate day |
| 19 | 125th anniversary of women's suffrage (nz) |
| 22 | hobbit day (as part of tolkien week) |
| 2018 | OCTOBER |
|---|---|
| 13-14 | pet expo |
| 2018 | NOVEMBER |
|---|---|
| ?? | local history week |
| all | movember |
| all | na-no-wri-mo |
| 11 | 100th anniversary of armistice day |
| 19 | international men's day |
| 2018 | DECEMBER |
|---|---|
| ?? | ? |
| 2019 | JANUARY |
|---|---|
| ?? | ? |
| 2019 | FEBRUARY |
|---|---|
| 6 | waitangi day |
| 2019 | MARCH |
|---|---|
| 3 | world wildlife day |
| 3-11 | nz sea week |
| 8 | international women's day |
| 21 | world poetry day |
| 23 | world meteorological day |
| 2019 | APRIL |
|---|---|
| 22 | earth day |
| 25 | anzac day |
| 2019 | MAY |
|---|---|
| all | nz music month |
| 4 | international star wars day |
| 18 | international museum day |
| 2019 | GENERAL |
|---|---|
| ? | anniversary of the first uni (otago) |
I've also had in mind that we might do some fun challenges - friendly rivalry - like seen around Steemit, with our own kiwi spin on things (again, ideas appreciated). Such as ...
- region wars - talking up your home, or favourite, place in NZ to live in
- nz's best meat pie - (this may have been done recently elsewhere?)
- photography themes
Suggestions that might spark even better ideas, at least. :)
p.s: 
https://steemit.com/contest/@tpot/tpot-contest-no-21-win-free-whaleshares-contest-20-results-announced
The theme of this week contest is once again "Greenery". Post any Plant(s), Tree(s), Grass, Garden, Forest Pictures that is GREEN. Make sure the picture looks Greener. Posting Flowers are not considered as valid entry.
Be innovative with your images, you can post more than one image in a single post. The Greener it looks the higher are the chances to win.
Anyone spotted a paddock of green sheep lately....?
This Week's Selection
Post 1 by 
https://steemit.com/7dayculturechallenge/@flyyingkiwi/the-mighty-new-zealand-meat-pie
Post 2 by 
https://steemit.com/dtube/@melissakellie/0vnwk7jv
Post 3 by 
https://steemit.com/steemit/@conradt/should-you-be-powering-up-to-steem-power
Post 4 by 
https://steemit.com/dsound/@cjsound/20180529t145640484z-energy--space-jams-lp--track-4
Post 5 by 
https://steemit.com/dtube/@kiwioz/off69339
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