Scott Pilkington
@spil030.bsky.social
campanologist, museologist, science communicator, historian, anthropologist, dancer, fibrecrafter, gin drinker, higher ed specialist, bi. he/him/they/ia 🏳️🌈🇳🇿
ORCiD: 0000-0001-5497-0393
ORCiD: 0000-0001-5497-0393
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Pinch yourself: a greater Great North Road is finally here 🤩
In so many ways, it’s a role model for other arterial roads.
A new kind of route has opened up - one that's a joy to ride.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/a-greater-great-north-road-is-here-its-a-role-model-for-arterial-roads/
In so many ways, it’s a role model for other arterial roads.
A new kind of route has opened up - one that's a joy to ride.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/a-greater-great-north-road-is-here-its-a-role-model-for-arterial-roads/
January 29, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Pinch yourself: a greater Great North Road is finally here 🤩
In so many ways, it’s a role model for other arterial roads.
A new kind of route has opened up - one that's a joy to ride.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/a-greater-great-north-road-is-here-its-a-role-model-for-arterial-roads/
In so many ways, it’s a role model for other arterial roads.
A new kind of route has opened up - one that's a joy to ride.
https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/news/a-greater-great-north-road-is-here-its-a-role-model-for-arterial-roads/
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As my first talk at Devonport Library filled up very quickly, I have agreed to do a second session a few days later, on 22 February. Link to book free tickets here:
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Dr Vincent O'Malley Auckland and the Invasion of the Waikato
Dr Vincent O’Malley argues that it was in the invasion of Waikato in 1863, and not either world war, that was the defining conflict in New Zealand history.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:15 AM
As my first talk at Devonport Library filled up very quickly, I have agreed to do a second session a few days later, on 22 February. Link to book free tickets here:
events.humanitix.com/dr-vincent-o...
events.humanitix.com/dr-vincent-o...
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Tāmaki Makaurau: The Māori name for Auckland, means Tāmaki desired by many. This name refers to the abundance of natural resources, strategic vantage points, portage routes, and mahinga kai which first attracted Māori, and then other settlers.
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tāmaki Makaurau: The Māori name for Auckland, means Tāmaki desired by many. This name refers to the abundance of natural resources, strategic vantage points, portage routes, and mahinga kai which first attracted Māori, and then other settlers.
Not me anticipating that this rendition of Romeo & Julie Overture I'm listening to wouldn't crescendo quite hard enough for my liking at that spot, so manually adjusting the volume on my phone up and down.
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Not me anticipating that this rendition of Romeo & Julie Overture I'm listening to wouldn't crescendo quite hard enough for my liking at that spot, so manually adjusting the volume on my phone up and down.
oooof that hits
January 26, 2026 at 11:19 PM
oooof that hits
My happy boost of this week has been reliving Heated Rivalry in various clips. But one line sticks so hard & leaves me in tears (nearly) every time.
So, I turned it into a bookmark. The ink's still wet, but it'll be ready by the time #aucklandpride begins.
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So, I turned it into a bookmark. The ink's still wet, but it'll be ready by the time #aucklandpride begins.
www.instagram.com/reel/DT7ARD2...
Scott on Instagram: "I've had this line in my head all week & I cry nearly every time. So @rockypress & I partnered & brought it to life on paper at @motatnz, just in time for @aucklandpride 💕
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January 25, 2026 at 6:41 AM
My happy boost of this week has been reliving Heated Rivalry in various clips. But one line sticks so hard & leaves me in tears (nearly) every time.
So, I turned it into a bookmark. The ink's still wet, but it'll be ready by the time #aucklandpride begins.
www.instagram.com/reel/DT7ARD2...
So, I turned it into a bookmark. The ink's still wet, but it'll be ready by the time #aucklandpride begins.
www.instagram.com/reel/DT7ARD2...
We've had a busy start to the year up the tower & have rung: rounds, called changes, plain hunt, Plain Bob, Grandsire, Stedman, Reverse Canterbury, Canterbury Place, St Simon's Bob; and have rung on 6 and 8.
We've also had loads of visitors (you're always welcome)
🥰 #campanology #bellringing
We've also had loads of visitors (you're always welcome)
🥰 #campanology #bellringing
January 24, 2026 at 11:28 PM
We've had a busy start to the year up the tower & have rung: rounds, called changes, plain hunt, Plain Bob, Grandsire, Stedman, Reverse Canterbury, Canterbury Place, St Simon's Bob; and have rung on 6 and 8.
We've also had loads of visitors (you're always welcome)
🥰 #campanology #bellringing
We've also had loads of visitors (you're always welcome)
🥰 #campanology #bellringing
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I will be looking for an RA soon as my amazing postdoc has got a permanent role on our team. I will be looking for an emerging Māori researcher who has a social science background preferably :) dm me if you know of anyone or want to kōrero
January 23, 2026 at 8:32 AM
I will be looking for an RA soon as my amazing postdoc has got a permanent role on our team. I will be looking for an emerging Māori researcher who has a social science background preferably :) dm me if you know of anyone or want to kōrero
@drdrehistorian.bsky.social I know they're only conceptual, but reckon those are Fids?
Vic is lucky enough to have a reasonably extensive art collection which is often hung in public areas of various buildings. My favourite piece in the law school is this of Wellington Station from the 50s, by (extraordinarily) one of *two* Stanley Jackson's active in Wellington midcentury.
January 23, 2026 at 3:34 AM
@drdrehistorian.bsky.social I know they're only conceptual, but reckon those are Fids?
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Ok, so there are quite a few holds on Heated Rivalry, and we are getting more copies but in the meantime, can we interest you in these queer sports romance novels?
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... ^MT
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... ^MT
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Ok, so there are quite a few holds on Heated Rivalry, and we are getting more copies but in the meantime, can we interest you in these queer sports romance novels?
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... ^MT
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... ^MT
*horns blare* SHOTS FIRED
Fuck yes
Fuck yes
"Luxon announces his retirement date" is the correct framing. Well done TPM.
#NZPOL
#NZPOL
January 21, 2026 at 3:41 AM
*horns blare* SHOTS FIRED
Fuck yes
Fuck yes
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Reminder: regime voter suppression means you need to enrol early. vote.nz/enrolling/en...
Enrol or update online
Enrol to vote or check and update your enrolment details. Get ready to have your say in New Zealand’s elections and referendums.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Reminder: regime voter suppression means you need to enrol early. vote.nz/enrolling/en...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Public event at @aucklanduni.bsky.social --- Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 from 6 pm Astronomy vs the Billionaire Space Race www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/astronomy-...
Astronomy vs. the Billionaire Space Race
Beatrice Hill Tinsley Public Lecture tour 2026; A thought-provoking look at how private space ventures are reshaping our skies.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Public event at @aucklanduni.bsky.social --- Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 from 6 pm Astronomy vs the Billionaire Space Race www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/astronomy-...
Trust me, it's super obvious if you've used AI to write your letter / application / appeal / whatever. Esp if you didn't bother to reformat it.
I have some bad news. One, if you need to use ChatGPT for your graduate application letter, you are not ready for graduate school.
Two, no, not "everyone is doing it" and those who don't do it aren't "losing out." ChatGPT is not an advantage.
Two, no, not "everyone is doing it" and those who don't do it aren't "losing out." ChatGPT is not an advantage.
An impressive number of graduate applications this year used the phrase “curiosity-driven approach” 🤔
January 19, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Trust me, it's super obvious if you've used AI to write your letter / application / appeal / whatever. Esp if you didn't bother to reformat it.
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When, at some point, the Overton window shifts left. Even slightly. What we're NOT going to do is allow all those big companies, brands etc suddenly put their rainbow flag cosplay back on.
We are NOT going to allow them to pretend they didn't just drop us as they decided we weren't fashionable. 1/
We are NOT going to allow them to pretend they didn't just drop us as they decided we weren't fashionable. 1/
January 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
When, at some point, the Overton window shifts left. Even slightly. What we're NOT going to do is allow all those big companies, brands etc suddenly put their rainbow flag cosplay back on.
We are NOT going to allow them to pretend they didn't just drop us as they decided we weren't fashionable. 1/
We are NOT going to allow them to pretend they didn't just drop us as they decided we weren't fashionable. 1/
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Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok due to its misuse in generating explicit images.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.
Have we tried smudging parliament? How about wherever it is that they do the press talks?
*Smudging is when people burn dried sage to clear a house of any negative energy.
January 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Have we tried smudging parliament? How about wherever it is that they do the press talks?
🔥🔥🔥
You’ll note they* came for the historians first, particularly the revisionist ones. Imagine understanding the impact of empire?
*you know who I mean.
*you know who I mean.
January 3, 2026 at 11:05 AM
🔥🔥🔥
I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but refusing to look directly at the person serving you, and then throwing your money at them, is not how you get good service.
Throwing a large value note for a small purchase also doesn't make you look wealthy. Actually wealthy people are way more discreet lol
Throwing a large value note for a small purchase also doesn't make you look wealthy. Actually wealthy people are way more discreet lol
January 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but refusing to look directly at the person serving you, and then throwing your money at them, is not how you get good service.
Throwing a large value note for a small purchase also doesn't make you look wealthy. Actually wealthy people are way more discreet lol
Throwing a large value note for a small purchase also doesn't make you look wealthy. Actually wealthy people are way more discreet lol
Happy New Year e te whānau!
A video will go up on our youtube channel once Scott has had some sleep 💕
🥰 #campanology #bellringing #changeringing
A video will go up on our youtube channel once Scott has had some sleep 💕
🥰 #campanology #bellringing #changeringing
December 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Happy New Year e te whānau!
A video will go up on our youtube channel once Scott has had some sleep 💕
🥰 #campanology #bellringing #changeringing
A video will go up on our youtube channel once Scott has had some sleep 💕
🥰 #campanology #bellringing #changeringing
Tonight we ring out the old year & ring in the new one, with a short pause in the middle so our bellringers can watch the fireworks from the roof.
We've have been busy this week adding additional lighting above the bells so we can make safer progress up to the roof.
🥰 #campanology #bellringing
We've have been busy this week adding additional lighting above the bells so we can make safer progress up to the roof.
🥰 #campanology #bellringing
December 31, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Tonight we ring out the old year & ring in the new one, with a short pause in the middle so our bellringers can watch the fireworks from the roof.
We've have been busy this week adding additional lighting above the bells so we can make safer progress up to the roof.
🥰 #campanology #bellringing
We've have been busy this week adding additional lighting above the bells so we can make safer progress up to the roof.
🥰 #campanology #bellringing
Perhaps, as we move into 2026, that we leave "faggot" as a road rage insult in 2025?
Esp on K Rd. Know your history & respect your surroundings. Plus, you're probably overreacting anyway 💕
Esp on K Rd. Know your history & respect your surroundings. Plus, you're probably overreacting anyway 💕
December 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Perhaps, as we move into 2026, that we leave "faggot" as a road rage insult in 2025?
Esp on K Rd. Know your history & respect your surroundings. Plus, you're probably overreacting anyway 💕
Esp on K Rd. Know your history & respect your surroundings. Plus, you're probably overreacting anyway 💕
Wonderful morning of service ringing today. We had 9 and rang doubles of Stedman & Reverse Canterbury, Plain Hunt 7, and triples of Grandsire & Plain Bob.
The church garden is looking particularly lovely today, with a crop of bananas on the way!
🥰 #campanology #bellringing #changeringing
The church garden is looking particularly lovely today, with a crop of bananas on the way!
🥰 #campanology #bellringing #changeringing
December 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Wonderful morning of service ringing today. We had 9 and rang doubles of Stedman & Reverse Canterbury, Plain Hunt 7, and triples of Grandsire & Plain Bob.
The church garden is looking particularly lovely today, with a crop of bananas on the way!
🥰 #campanology #bellringing #changeringing
The church garden is looking particularly lovely today, with a crop of bananas on the way!
🥰 #campanology #bellringing #changeringing
Ooh a bit of a challenge! I got 16/20 this time
It's Christmas Quiz time. 20 festive questions which are probably too hard - sorry. Please share so others can suffer
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Christmas Quiz 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Ooh a bit of a challenge! I got 16/20 this time