Greville Whittle
@greville.bsky.social
Lefty, bit of a geek, and boring dad. Lives in Kirikiriroa. He/Him.
A few, only sporadically updated, pages about ttrpgs and other stuff:
https://grevsspace.wordpress.com/
🏳️⚧️Trans rights are human rights!🏳️⚧️
A few, only sporadically updated, pages about ttrpgs and other stuff:
https://grevsspace.wordpress.com/
🏳️⚧️Trans rights are human rights!🏳️⚧️
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Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
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NEW: Chris Bishop used housing money to fund a bridge in his electorate his own Govt had killed off.
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Chris Bishop diverts Kāinga Ora money to fund a bridge in his electorate
Officials warned against the use of housing funds for bridge building but Bishop says it was a “pragmatic choice”.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
NEW: Chris Bishop used housing money to fund a bridge in his electorate his own Govt had killed off.
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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“let’s make our first public foray into political prosecution of our enemies a clown show against one of the truly great prosecutors of the last several decades”
though, tbf, a beleaguered public defender would probably also take them to the cleaners here
though, tbf, a beleaguered public defender would probably also take them to the cleaners here
It's one thing to go Yakety Sax Mode against a beleaguered public defender but that absolutely will *not* fly against Fitzpatrick lol
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“let’s make our first public foray into political prosecution of our enemies a clown show against one of the truly great prosecutors of the last several decades”
though, tbf, a beleaguered public defender would probably also take them to the cleaners here
though, tbf, a beleaguered public defender would probably also take them to the cleaners here
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you definitely cannot do this
👀Fitzpatrick said Halligan made two apparent "fundamental misstatements of law" to the grand jury that could threaten the case. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
you definitely cannot do this
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just because the clown car goes very fast does not mean it isn't full of clowns
BREAKING: Magistrate orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to Comey, finding real prospect that "government misconduct" may have tainted the case.
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
just because the clown car goes very fast does not mean it isn't full of clowns
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Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act
“Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source, argues former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC.” #nzpol
“Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source, argues former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC.” #nzpol
Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act
Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act
“Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source, argues former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC.” #nzpol
“Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source, argues former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC.” #nzpol
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The opportunity for change starts diminishing when the wagons begin to circle.
Circling the wagons begins at the top too 1/n www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/16/m...
Circling the wagons begins at the top too 1/n www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/16/m...
Minister walks back 'corrupt police' remark after McSkimming report
The Independent Police Conduct Authority report released this week did not use the words corrupt or corruption to describe police actions.
www.1news.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The opportunity for change starts diminishing when the wagons begin to circle.
Circling the wagons begins at the top too 1/n www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/16/m...
Circling the wagons begins at the top too 1/n www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/16/m...
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"It was ironic to see Chris Bishop and the Prime Minister complaining that there aren't enough electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles on the used car market.
"That's because they collapsed the importation of electric vehicles when they canceled the Clean Car Discount.”
#nzpol
"That's because they collapsed the importation of electric vehicles when they canceled the Clean Car Discount.”
#nzpol
NZ will be 'dumping ground' for high emission cars, EV advocate warns
The government says changes to Clean Car Standard changes will save car-buyers money.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"It was ironic to see Chris Bishop and the Prime Minister complaining that there aren't enough electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles on the used car market.
"That's because they collapsed the importation of electric vehicles when they canceled the Clean Car Discount.”
#nzpol
"That's because they collapsed the importation of electric vehicles when they canceled the Clean Car Discount.”
#nzpol
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I know someone treated like a perp by NZPolice Fam Violence teams when she reported DV by an ex. Senior cops wrote in police files she was abuser cos she was angry at her ex for what he did to her & kids. Cops sympathized with her ex. Her ex is now in JAIL for SA against women BEFORE & AFTER her.
November 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I know someone treated like a perp by NZPolice Fam Violence teams when she reported DV by an ex. Senior cops wrote in police files she was abuser cos she was angry at her ex for what he did to her & kids. Cops sympathized with her ex. Her ex is now in JAIL for SA against women BEFORE & AFTER her.
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NZ Police ignored a woman's sexual assault allegations against the deputy police commissioner.
Instead, they arrested and charged HER under the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Until they found child abuse and bestiality material on his work laptop which resulted in him pleading GUILTY.
Instead, they arrested and charged HER under the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Until they found child abuse and bestiality material on his work laptop which resulted in him pleading GUILTY.
How one woman’s ordeal forced the police to confront their own misconduct — again
How one woman’s ordeal forced the police to confront their own misconduct — again
The damning IPCA report exposes senior police failings in the McSkimming case – and awakens memories of a similar scandal two decades ago.<br />...
thespinoff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 AM
NZ Police ignored a woman's sexual assault allegations against the deputy police commissioner.
Instead, they arrested and charged HER under the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Until they found child abuse and bestiality material on his work laptop which resulted in him pleading GUILTY.
Instead, they arrested and charged HER under the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Until they found child abuse and bestiality material on his work laptop which resulted in him pleading GUILTY.
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Why don’t more victims come forward to report abuse, they ask
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs... Jevon McSkimming: Police ignored sex allegations against former top cop, prosecuted woman for ‘revenge’ emails instead
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs... Jevon McSkimming: Police ignored sex allegations against former top cop, prosecuted woman for ‘revenge’ emails instead
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Why don’t more victims come forward to report abuse, they ask
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs... Jevon McSkimming: Police ignored sex allegations against former top cop, prosecuted woman for ‘revenge’ emails instead
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs... Jevon McSkimming: Police ignored sex allegations against former top cop, prosecuted woman for ‘revenge’ emails instead
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Katherine Rich claiming the Uber decision destroys the gig economy is bullshit. I work under a 'gig economy' arrangement and I'm happy with it. What has been destroyed is the ability of foreign corps paying no tax in AoNZ to exploit workers who have no power to negotiate their work conditions #nzpol
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Katherine Rich claiming the Uber decision destroys the gig economy is bullshit. I work under a 'gig economy' arrangement and I'm happy with it. What has been destroyed is the ability of foreign corps paying no tax in AoNZ to exploit workers who have no power to negotiate their work conditions #nzpol
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The Employers 👀 and Manufacturers 👀 Group [of which Uber clearly does not fit the criteria to belong] comes out in support of Uber 🤔 curious
November 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Employers 👀 and Manufacturers 👀 Group [of which Uber clearly does not fit the criteria to belong] comes out in support of Uber 🤔 curious
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The #Uber loss in the Supreme Court “highlights a grey area in the law”, says Brooke Van Velden.
It’s been through 3 courts. The judges were unanimous. There’s nothing grey about it. The law is black & white. WORKERS HAVE RIGHTS! That’s the real “problem” this anti-worker govt wants to “fix” #nzpol
It’s been through 3 courts. The judges were unanimous. There’s nothing grey about it. The law is black & white. WORKERS HAVE RIGHTS! That’s the real “problem” this anti-worker govt wants to “fix” #nzpol
November 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Whangamatā Community Board member Mark Drury and Deputy Chair Neil Evans are obviously sensitive snowflakes who couldn't handle their colonisation guilt during a karakia.
HT @paulapenfold.bsky.social
#NZpol
HT @paulapenfold.bsky.social
#NZpol
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Whangamatā Community Board member Mark Drury and Deputy Chair Neil Evans are obviously sensitive snowflakes who couldn't handle their colonisation guilt during a karakia.
HT @paulapenfold.bsky.social
#NZpol
HT @paulapenfold.bsky.social
#NZpol
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Wait uh if you watch through to the end of the clip THEY TRIED TO BUY TACOS FROM A SHOP WHERE THEY HAD PREVIOUSLY KIDNAPPED A WORKER, WHO IS STILL DETAINED
I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Wait uh if you watch through to the end of the clip THEY TRIED TO BUY TACOS FROM A SHOP WHERE THEY HAD PREVIOUSLY KIDNAPPED A WORKER, WHO IS STILL DETAINED
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This Coalition of 🤡🤡🤡 are environmental and conservation terrorists. Vote them out!
Have to agree with the Green Party that it is foolish to be getting rid of something this effective, increasing the number of low-emissions vehicles & EVs in particular that were coming into AoNZ. #nzpol
Have to agree with the Green Party that it is foolish to be getting rid of something this effective, increasing the number of low-emissions vehicles & EVs in particular that were coming into AoNZ. #nzpol
Clean Car Discount scheme ends today removing rebates, 'ute-tax'
The Clean Car Discount scheme wraps up today, taking financial incentives for low-emissions vehicles and the so-called "ute-tax" with it.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This Coalition of 🤡🤡🤡 are environmental and conservation terrorists. Vote them out!
Have to agree with the Green Party that it is foolish to be getting rid of something this effective, increasing the number of low-emissions vehicles & EVs in particular that were coming into AoNZ. #nzpol
Have to agree with the Green Party that it is foolish to be getting rid of something this effective, increasing the number of low-emissions vehicles & EVs in particular that were coming into AoNZ. #nzpol
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November 17, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
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Willis cancelled IREX because the final cost was going to be $3bn
Ferries that are critical for goods transport.
$4bn for a tunnel so politicians can get to the airport faster? And that’s before the costs escalate as they always do.
Sounds pretty dumb to me.
Ferries that are critical for goods transport.
$4bn for a tunnel so politicians can get to the airport faster? And that’s before the costs escalate as they always do.
Sounds pretty dumb to me.
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Willis cancelled IREX because the final cost was going to be $3bn
Ferries that are critical for goods transport.
$4bn for a tunnel so politicians can get to the airport faster? And that’s before the costs escalate as they always do.
Sounds pretty dumb to me.
Ferries that are critical for goods transport.
$4bn for a tunnel so politicians can get to the airport faster? And that’s before the costs escalate as they always do.
Sounds pretty dumb to me.
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Our forthcoming Lands of #RuneQuest: Sartar book has a section on Creating Duck Adventurers, with art by Ossi Hiekkala @ossihiekkala.bsky.social. There's also more Duck art coming by Mark Smiley. Ducks, Ducks, and More Ducks.
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Our forthcoming Lands of #RuneQuest: Sartar book has a section on Creating Duck Adventurers, with art by Ossi Hiekkala @ossihiekkala.bsky.social. There's also more Duck art coming by Mark Smiley. Ducks, Ducks, and More Ducks.
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Want to play a Duck? After appearing as a location and then counters in Greg Stafford's 1975 board war game White Bear and Red Moon ("Ducks, Ducks, and More Ducks"), as #TTRPG creatures Ducks first appeared in @chaosium.bsky.social's first edition of #RuneQuest (1978).
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Want to play a Duck? After appearing as a location and then counters in Greg Stafford's 1975 board war game White Bear and Red Moon ("Ducks, Ducks, and More Ducks"), as #TTRPG creatures Ducks first appeared in @chaosium.bsky.social's first edition of #RuneQuest (1978).
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"A strange game. The only winning move is not to play."
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 AM
"A strange game. The only winning move is not to play."
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.