Flip Grater
@flipgrater.bsky.social
Writer, foodie, musician, owner of Grater Goods
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here in NZ, when a woman makes a reliable complaint of serious sexual abuse against a very senior police officer & that man is found to indeed be very bad, we eventually whisper NAUGHTY BOY very softly then just prosecute the woman for sending too many emails about it
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z'
The woman who accused the former Deputy Commissioner of sexual offending faces charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
here in NZ, when a woman makes a reliable complaint of serious sexual abuse against a very senior police officer & that man is found to indeed be very bad, we eventually whisper NAUGHTY BOY very softly then just prosecute the woman for sending too many emails about it
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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And what do we make of this? newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/06/f...
Fishing industry nets changes to cameras, discards and catch restrictions
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the changes are the biggest in 40 years, and will put an end to 'reckless' legal attacks that demonise fishers. Jonathan Milne reports.
newsroom.co.nz
August 6, 2025 at 7:03 AM
And what do we make of this? newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/06/f...
I’m loving how much the world has seen through this week’s billionaire nonsense, but let’s not get caught up in railing against the women involved. They’re not the problem here
April 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I’m loving how much the world has seen through this week’s billionaire nonsense, but let’s not get caught up in railing against the women involved. They’re not the problem here
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1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
PR campaign may have fuelled food study backlash, leaked document shows
Eat-Lancet report recommended shift to more plant-based, climate-friendly diet but was extensively attacked online
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I have always excluded pronouns from my email signature because I’ve had consistently better responses from people assuming I’m a he/him. I think it’s time to add them. #uspolitics
February 4, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I have always excluded pronouns from my email signature because I’ve had consistently better responses from people assuming I’m a he/him. I think it’s time to add them. #uspolitics
My latest column is somewhat of a de-motivational guide to 2025: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
The all-you-can-be-bothered-with guide to wellmess
OPINION: Roll with the punches. Turn off the news. Reset your social media. And lean into the listicle.
www.thepress.co.nz
February 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My latest column is somewhat of a de-motivational guide to 2025: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
I’m on deadline for my column. Writing about how to survive in the world right now as a person with feelings. Any tips?
January 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I’m on deadline for my column. Writing about how to survive in the world right now as a person with feelings. Any tips?
Oh hey Bluesky. Apparently 2025’s tech climate requires I find a new online community. So let’s do this :)
January 26, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Oh hey Bluesky. Apparently 2025’s tech climate requires I find a new online community. So let’s do this :)