Simon McArthur
@simonmcarthur.bsky.social
I like making things, including mistakes. Tangata Tiriti.
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Timber wolf: OWOOOOOooooooo…
Timbre wolf: ok that’s a bit reedy, maybe a bit more from the diaphragm yeah?
Timbre wolf: ok that’s a bit reedy, maybe a bit more from the diaphragm yeah?
November 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Timber wolf: OWOOOOOooooooo…
Timbre wolf: ok that’s a bit reedy, maybe a bit more from the diaphragm yeah?
Timbre wolf: ok that’s a bit reedy, maybe a bit more from the diaphragm yeah?
Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
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We live in a country v much divided by those who have experienced police inaction, or worse - and those who haven't. I saw it constantly when talking about getting death threats or stalked - "I hope someone called the cops!". Why? Why would you assume they were going to do anything helpful?
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We live in a country v much divided by those who have experienced police inaction, or worse - and those who haven't. I saw it constantly when talking about getting death threats or stalked - "I hope someone called the cops!". Why? Why would you assume they were going to do anything helpful?
It is dispiriting to see people in power (and men in power in particular) minimising and distancing the ongoing social and individual harm of corruption and abuse of power in the police and other institutions. A system which enables a failure of leadership is a failed system.
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It is dispiriting to see people in power (and men in power in particular) minimising and distancing the ongoing social and individual harm of corruption and abuse of power in the police and other institutions. A system which enables a failure of leadership is a failed system.
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If the barrel keeps having rotten apples put in, or apples are turning rotten once inside, at what point do you accept there’s a system problem?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If the barrel keeps having rotten apples put in, or apples are turning rotten once inside, at what point do you accept there’s a system problem?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
Why are rotten apples put in? Why are they going rotten once in?
And why aren’t (more) politicians asking this about police?
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Also fuck Tamatha Paul really deserves a number of apologies huh
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Also fuck Tamatha Paul really deserves a number of apologies huh
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Right. Here's my big pitch:
Muppet James Bond
James Bond in…A Heart-Felt Goodbye
Dominic Cooper as Bond
Kermit M Frog
Mrs Moneypiggy
Beaker & Dr Bunsen HoneyQ
The agents of G.O.N.Z.O. want to kidnap the world's chickens. MI5 has a mole (Rizzo the Rat). An agent is undercover as a chef in Sweden.
Muppet James Bond
James Bond in…A Heart-Felt Goodbye
Dominic Cooper as Bond
Kermit M Frog
Mrs Moneypiggy
Beaker & Dr Bunsen HoneyQ
The agents of G.O.N.Z.O. want to kidnap the world's chickens. MI5 has a mole (Rizzo the Rat). An agent is undercover as a chef in Sweden.
December 4, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Right. Here's my big pitch:
Muppet James Bond
James Bond in…A Heart-Felt Goodbye
Dominic Cooper as Bond
Kermit M Frog
Mrs Moneypiggy
Beaker & Dr Bunsen HoneyQ
The agents of G.O.N.Z.O. want to kidnap the world's chickens. MI5 has a mole (Rizzo the Rat). An agent is undercover as a chef in Sweden.
Muppet James Bond
James Bond in…A Heart-Felt Goodbye
Dominic Cooper as Bond
Kermit M Frog
Mrs Moneypiggy
Beaker & Dr Bunsen HoneyQ
The agents of G.O.N.Z.O. want to kidnap the world's chickens. MI5 has a mole (Rizzo the Rat). An agent is undercover as a chef in Sweden.
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Fantastic. I hope there will be apologies to Ms Paul from the MPs who attacked her for expressing these views.
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Fantastic. I hope there will be apologies to Ms Paul from the MPs who attacked her for expressing these views.
Our PM is probably 'not aware' of the report into police misconduct.
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Our PM is probably 'not aware' of the report into police misconduct.
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In completely shocking news the police fucking suck.
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
In completely shocking news the police fucking suck.
The NZ police news is fucking awful. The rot spreads deep.
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The NZ police news is fucking awful. The rot spreads deep.
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For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Future of Te Huia
The Te Huia passenger rail service has been operating between Waikato and Auckland since 2021. Whether you have travelled on Te Huia or not, we want to hear your thoughts about the service and what it...
yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
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I keep seeing pictures
from the Oval Office
of the President standing there
and ignoring it
as a medical emergency
happens next to him,
but if this ongoing pandemic
has taught me anything
it’s that most people
stand there and ignore it
when a medical emergency
happens near them.
from the Oval Office
of the President standing there
and ignoring it
as a medical emergency
happens next to him,
but if this ongoing pandemic
has taught me anything
it’s that most people
stand there and ignore it
when a medical emergency
happens near them.
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I keep seeing pictures
from the Oval Office
of the President standing there
and ignoring it
as a medical emergency
happens next to him,
but if this ongoing pandemic
has taught me anything
it’s that most people
stand there and ignore it
when a medical emergency
happens near them.
from the Oval Office
of the President standing there
and ignoring it
as a medical emergency
happens next to him,
but if this ongoing pandemic
has taught me anything
it’s that most people
stand there and ignore it
when a medical emergency
happens near them.
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House prices have gone up in the French town of Sauté since it's become gentlyfried.
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
House prices have gone up in the French town of Sauté since it's become gentlyfried.
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THIS IS SO GOOD
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
THIS IS SO GOOD
Fireworks? More like ireworks.
November 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Fireworks? More like ireworks.
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french queer eye is called Homme Improvement
November 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
french queer eye is called Homme Improvement
I haven't slept well the last few nights and oof is it hitting me hard. Don't know my arse from my kneecap.
November 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I haven't slept well the last few nights and oof is it hitting me hard. Don't know my arse from my kneecap.
Alternative names for The Traitors:
- Great British Fake Off
- Maskmaster
- Bogglefox
- Claudy With A Chance of Sneakballs
- Great British Fake Off
- Maskmaster
- Bogglefox
- Claudy With A Chance of Sneakballs
October 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Alternative names for The Traitors:
- Great British Fake Off
- Maskmaster
- Bogglefox
- Claudy With A Chance of Sneakballs
- Great British Fake Off
- Maskmaster
- Bogglefox
- Claudy With A Chance of Sneakballs
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Quite an unfortunate place to drift off into an ellipsis.
October 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Quite an unfortunate place to drift off into an ellipsis.
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Louvre Thieves Given Immunity After Confirming Jewels Stolen For Purpose Of Training AI Software https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-thieves-given-immunity-after-confirming-jewels-stolen-for-purpose-of-training-ai-software/
Louvre Thieves Given Immunity After Confirming Jewels Stolen For Purpose Of Training AI Software
FRENCH POLICE have immediately ended all efforts to recover priceless Napoleon-era jewellery from the Louvre taken in a daring heist after it emerged the jewels were merely stolen for the purposes of training AI software.
When …
waterfordwhispersnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Louvre Thieves Given Immunity After Confirming Jewels Stolen For Purpose Of Training AI Software https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-thieves-given-immunity-after-confirming-jewels-stolen-for-purpose-of-training-ai-software/
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Retrospective #25: Almost forgot this one from 2018:
October 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Retrospective #25: Almost forgot this one from 2018:
Is it ever going to stop raining?
October 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Is it ever going to stop raining?
Tough week. We had to say goodbye to a local stray cat we had been trying to befriend to help, to eventually get desexed. He was a nervous little fellow. Last week he turned up with an injured leg, suspected bite, and it was getting worse each day.
October 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Tough week. We had to say goodbye to a local stray cat we had been trying to befriend to help, to eventually get desexed. He was a nervous little fellow. Last week he turned up with an injured leg, suspected bite, and it was getting worse each day.
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Aotearoa, New Zealand. You have till midday today (Saturday ) to vote in the local body elections . You can still register to vote and do a special vote today before midday. Please head to your local City Council website and find out how and where to vote. #elections #NZ #Aotearoa
October 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Aotearoa, New Zealand. You have till midday today (Saturday ) to vote in the local body elections . You can still register to vote and do a special vote today before midday. Please head to your local City Council website and find out how and where to vote. #elections #NZ #Aotearoa