Jono
@jonocarpenter.bsky.social
Archaeology, banjos, Taitokerau, preschoolers and teens, lack of executive function, second chances, mental exhaustion, well-toasted bread, banjos. Not the real-life Indiana Jones, more a dwarfish sort of Evelyn O'Connell
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Jono
@jonocarpenter.bsky.social
· Sep 18
Hi to new followers. I am Jono, a 48 year old consultant archaeologist/para-historian in Taitokerau, northern Aotearoa-New Zealand. Once divorced father of three boys 17, 13, 4, partner to Dr Marine Biologist who is now retraining in MRI. Owns four banjos. Lives by the beach. Grumpy old socialist.
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I'm just going to put this here because it's a thing of beauty
bsky.app/profile/koma...
(there's a whole thread)
bsky.app/profile/koma...
(there's a whole thread)
I'm gonna make a thread for all my Muppet Princess Bride art for the Bluesky crowd! First up is the poster I made
#MuppetPrincessBride #Kermit #MissPiggy
#MuppetPrincessBride #Kermit #MissPiggy
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
I'm just going to put this here because it's a thing of beauty
bsky.app/profile/koma...
(there's a whole thread)
bsky.app/profile/koma...
(there's a whole thread)
You betcha thats some fresh, fresh pineapple right there.
January 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
You betcha thats some fresh, fresh pineapple right there.
Sixteen days, and she's still goin'
The fossilised penguins have defameated me tho; I value my teeth.
The fossilised penguins have defameated me tho; I value my teeth.
January 9, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Sixteen days, and she's still goin'
The fossilised penguins have defameated me tho; I value my teeth.
The fossilised penguins have defameated me tho; I value my teeth.
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and the fact that it wasn’t pulled immediately after the grok CSAM incident says everything you need to know about the way “protecting children” is used as a justification for anything else. it’s never really about that at all. it’s all just power & capital.
Honestly think that if you pulled twitter from the App Store and shut it down it would fuck up the entire right wing ecosystem at that point. Like the entire media apparatus would fall apart.
January 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
and the fact that it wasn’t pulled immediately after the grok CSAM incident says everything you need to know about the way “protecting children” is used as a justification for anything else. it’s never really about that at all. it’s all just power & capital.
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So a CBS Evening News reporter actually did a pretty solid breakdown of the ICE murder video, talking to a former agent who details all the ways Ross messed up. And yet: It didn’t air on the actual show tonight. CBS did post it to YouTube—and it has nearly 800k views already youtu.be/6ywLEESFDu0?...
Retired ICE agent breaks down deadly Minneapolis shooting
YouTube video by CBS Evening News
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 7:04 AM
So a CBS Evening News reporter actually did a pretty solid breakdown of the ICE murder video, talking to a former agent who details all the ways Ross messed up. And yet: It didn’t air on the actual show tonight. CBS did post it to YouTube—and it has nearly 800k views already youtu.be/6ywLEESFDu0?...
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Kārearea, with its usual look of disdain....
January 9, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Kārearea, with its usual look of disdain....
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“THERE IS NO JUSTICE.
THERE IS JUST US.”
-Mort in “Mort” by Terry Pratchett.
Together is the only way we build liveable todays and tomorrows.
THERE IS JUST US.”
-Mort in “Mort” by Terry Pratchett.
Together is the only way we build liveable todays and tomorrows.
January 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
“THERE IS NO JUSTICE.
THERE IS JUST US.”
-Mort in “Mort” by Terry Pratchett.
Together is the only way we build liveable todays and tomorrows.
THERE IS JUST US.”
-Mort in “Mort” by Terry Pratchett.
Together is the only way we build liveable todays and tomorrows.
Major modular building provider has pulled out of the ECHB modular hospital expansion because tbey were going to have to provide a huge capital injection to scale up their operation to meet the demands of the first contract (worth ~$50 mil) because of no solid pipeline of future work.
January 9, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Major modular building provider has pulled out of the ECHB modular hospital expansion because tbey were going to have to provide a huge capital injection to scale up their operation to meet the demands of the first contract (worth ~$50 mil) because of no solid pipeline of future work.
For local frens, be advised that, despite/inspite of the name, Cheeky Chooks at the Whangarei town basin opposite the Hundertwasser Art Centre is the best Korean fried chicken for the $ you will get at this end of the motu.
korean fried chicken is straight up the superior fried chicken preparation. no competition.
January 9, 2026 at 12:34 AM
For local frens, be advised that, despite/inspite of the name, Cheeky Chooks at the Whangarei town basin opposite the Hundertwasser Art Centre is the best Korean fried chicken for the $ you will get at this end of the motu.
What's your favourite thing that's been made by an absolute cunt.
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
What's your favourite thing that's been made by an absolute cunt.
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variety.com/2026/digital...
And… we f-ing won another one! Keep it coming. Watch out Home Depot. Karma is a stink that stays on you.
And… we f-ing won another one! Keep it coming. Watch out Home Depot. Karma is a stink that stays on you.
Spotify Confirms ICE Recruitment Ads Are No Longer Running on Platform
Spotify has confirimed that ICE recruitment ads are no longer running on its platform following criticism from last year.
variety.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM
variety.com/2026/digital...
And… we f-ing won another one! Keep it coming. Watch out Home Depot. Karma is a stink that stays on you.
And… we f-ing won another one! Keep it coming. Watch out Home Depot. Karma is a stink that stays on you.
Malibu/LA/California frens, dont let the Mowbray brothers buy up your waterfront.
Already enough shit in the water.
Already enough shit in the water.
January 8, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Malibu/LA/California frens, dont let the Mowbray brothers buy up your waterfront.
Already enough shit in the water.
Already enough shit in the water.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Pretty sure "I only drain rain" was the message thirty or more years ago re stormwater. Dont put your car washing suds into the stormwater network, my Freemans Bay dude.
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Pretty sure "I only drain rain" was the message thirty or more years ago re stormwater. Dont put your car washing suds into the stormwater network, my Freemans Bay dude.
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These are apparently facial reconstructions of a 2,300-year-old Pazyryk Scythian male and female from the same kurgan in Berel, Kazakhstan and not - as I first thought - that couple I met at a Spiral Tribe soundsystem in 1992 who sold me E that turned out to be paracetamol.
January 8, 2026 at 8:28 AM
These are apparently facial reconstructions of a 2,300-year-old Pazyryk Scythian male and female from the same kurgan in Berel, Kazakhstan and not - as I first thought - that couple I met at a Spiral Tribe soundsystem in 1992 who sold me E that turned out to be paracetamol.
Somehow now a person who maintains a whole Christmas/Lunar new year/Birthday decorations and sundry party supplies cupboard.
January 8, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Somehow now a person who maintains a whole Christmas/Lunar new year/Birthday decorations and sundry party supplies cupboard.
Don't let them steal your joy
Fight your battles but choose your ground. Home, street, town, wherever you can actually make a difference
But don't let them steal your joy. In your family, your friends, your craft, your work
They don't have any, just a facsimile born of cruelty. Dont give up yours
Fight your battles but choose your ground. Home, street, town, wherever you can actually make a difference
But don't let them steal your joy. In your family, your friends, your craft, your work
They don't have any, just a facsimile born of cruelty. Dont give up yours
January 7, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Don't let them steal your joy
Fight your battles but choose your ground. Home, street, town, wherever you can actually make a difference
But don't let them steal your joy. In your family, your friends, your craft, your work
They don't have any, just a facsimile born of cruelty. Dont give up yours
Fight your battles but choose your ground. Home, street, town, wherever you can actually make a difference
But don't let them steal your joy. In your family, your friends, your craft, your work
They don't have any, just a facsimile born of cruelty. Dont give up yours
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As for me, am I back at work? No. Because I love taking time off, having access to abortions, and not having my child die in their school. That’s why I left America. If Luxon loves America so much he should go back and enjoy his money and being abused by everyone around him. This is New Zealand.
January 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM
As for me, am I back at work? No. Because I love taking time off, having access to abortions, and not having my child die in their school. That’s why I left America. If Luxon loves America so much he should go back and enjoy his money and being abused by everyone around him. This is New Zealand.
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😐
New Zealand’s privacy watchdog and Manage My Health were both warned of security issues with the Manage My Health platform six months before hackers would hold patients' private health data as ransom.
Manage My Health, Privacy Commissioner warned of security risks six months ago
ebx.sh
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 AM
😐
Scumbags using Miss Rachael-coded marketing slop.
January 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Scumbags using Miss Rachael-coded marketing slop.
First night away from 4 accomplished. He was a charming superstar on his first sleepover, apparently.
When we walked in the friends front door at 11am this morning I thought he was running over for a cuddle, but no. He was trying to push me out so he could stay longer.
When we walked in the friends front door at 11am this morning I thought he was running over for a cuddle, but no. He was trying to push me out so he could stay longer.
January 7, 2026 at 4:48 AM
First night away from 4 accomplished. He was a charming superstar on his first sleepover, apparently.
When we walked in the friends front door at 11am this morning I thought he was running over for a cuddle, but no. He was trying to push me out so he could stay longer.
When we walked in the friends front door at 11am this morning I thought he was running over for a cuddle, but no. He was trying to push me out so he could stay longer.
This is about right. Great show, great performance and chemistry, on stage and with the audience.The Lumineers seemed really happy to be here.
The Lumineers - Spark Arena: January 6, 2026 (13th Floor)
With flower headbands in abundance, whimsical white skirts, and summer attire, an enthusiastic crowd eagerly awaited The Lumineers performance at Spark Arena
13thfloor.co.nz
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
This is about right. Great show, great performance and chemistry, on stage and with the audience.The Lumineers seemed really happy to be here.
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There’s so much Miller on the timeline, cleansing with Dolly Parton and a cat ✨
January 6, 2026 at 1:44 AM
There’s so much Miller on the timeline, cleansing with Dolly Parton and a cat ✨
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Dont understand how i stopped in Wellsford for a massive wee and now I am at the Warkworth Pak n Save and I feel like i could go for Round 2. Is this "Old"?
Anyway see ya'll at The Lumineers!
Anyway see ya'll at The Lumineers!
January 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Dont understand how i stopped in Wellsford for a massive wee and now I am at the Warkworth Pak n Save and I feel like i could go for Round 2. Is this "Old"?
Anyway see ya'll at The Lumineers!
Anyway see ya'll at The Lumineers!