Changelog

All notable changes to Generous.nz are recorded here, grouped by version. Every deployed build has a version number, a git tag, and an entry below.

Versioning scheme

Versions follow MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH:

• 0.x — pre-launch. Minor bumps mark a completed build phase or major feature set; patches are bug fixes on the current build.
• 1.0.0 — first public launch.
• 1.x+ — post-launch: minor = new features, patch = fixes, major = breaking changes or significant re-architecture.

Each version is tagged in git (v0.2.0) and the current version is kept in package.json. See docs/version-control.md for how to cut a release.

[0.9.177] — 2026-08-26

Changed

• Referral pages redesigned for both fundraisers and businesses: a clear explanation of the programme, what the referred person gets, your bonus, and a three-step how-it-works.
• Referral tracking cookies now last 5 days after someone clicks your link (previously 30 days).

Fixed

• Removed a "XXXXX" example from the coupon code field — replaced with a neutral example.

[0.9.176] — 2026-08-26

Added

• Wholesalers can now set "How to redeem" on their voucher products — the step-by-step instructions buyers see on the voucher email, PDF and page. Fundraiser listings inherit it automatically when they add the deal to their store, and it also shows on the wholesale deal page.

[0.9.175] — 2026-08-26

Changed

• Wholesale catalogue cards, the deal-page photo gallery, and "similar deals" cards now show the whole product image at a uniform size instead of cropping it — images letterbox neatly on a light background so nothing is cut off.

[0.9.174] — 2026-08-26

Changed

• Wholesale deal pages fill the empty space under the price with a "How it works" panel (how fundraisers sell it, commission, fulfilment), voucher conditions shown right under the price for vouchers, and social proof when available: number of purchases through fundraisers, low-stock warnings, and the review rating.

[0.9.173] — 2026-08-26

Changed

• Accounts with no fundraisers and no wholesale business now get a purchaser-specific dashboard: the sidebar shows Overview, My purchases, and a "Start fundraising" / "For businesses" section instead of the fundraiser tools, and the Overview page shows their recent purchases with easy paths into starting a fundraiser or applying as a wholesaler.

[0.9.172] — 2026-08-26

Added

• Guest buyers now get an account automatically after their first paid order: the order is linked to the account, and the buyer receives a "Your Generous.nz account is ready" email with a secure set-password link so they can sign in and use My Purchases (orders, tracking, vouchers).
• The purchase confirmation page shows a "check your inbox" prompt for guest buyers.
• New editable email template: "Buyer account created".

[0.9.171] — 2026-08-26

Changed

• Email branding: the "Generous.nz" wordmark is now a single clean link in both the header and footer of every email.
• All email links are forced to the brand green (with an embedded style rule as backup) so clients can't render them blue.
• Order receipts now clearly separate the item purchased and the fundraiser it supports: "Item purchased: 1 × …", "Total paid: …", and "Your purchase supports: [fundraiser]".

[0.9.170] — 2026-08-26

Added

• New "My purchases" area for buyers: every order they've placed, with the item, campaign, amount, status, delivery/pickup details, courier tracking links, and their voucher codes with "View & print" and "Download PDF" buttons. Accessible from the top navigation (signed in), the sidebar, and the Account page.