curly.kiwi
Nerd in Aotearoa. Tries to do the right thing.
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Sorry that's something you need to worry about at all, it absolutely sucks eh
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Oh no, this sucks! What the hell
I found some of my favourite books at Hard to Find. Books that have changed my life. It's always been a magic place
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Perhaps it is worth asking Police who was sent to this event and had access to sponge rounds then?
It's possible they've relaxed their rules around them since the latest update I've seen in 2023. But I sure hope not
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I would have thought so as well. If the rules say only the AOS can use something, that should mean "in their capacity as AOS members" not "even if they're doing non-AOS things today"
I've assumed STG involvement here just because there's been no mention I've seen of any armed offenders
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In that case the IPCA eventually found that officer used excessive force but I don't believe they faced any serious consequences and imho the same thing could easily happen again tomorrow. But media plays a big role in our wider established culture of "police can do no wrong"
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Reminds me of the news story a while ago of when a 15 year old child stole a tractor and was tasered *while driving it*, which was clearly not in line with Police's taser rules and could have easily killed him
But our media all took the "fun" angle of a low speed chase with a stolen tractor instead
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When I made policepolicy.nz to make it easier to find NZ Police's internal rules, I hoped it would lead to more media reports calling them out when they brag about behaviour that breaks those rules
But no... so much of NZ media seems happy to be a mouthpiece for NZ Police regardless of misconduct
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Ah, here's a report straight from the Police Media Centre. Also no mention of STG or AOS though
"Police to employ tactical options - including deploying sponge rounds to disperse the crowd"
www.police.govt.nz/news/release...
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This story doesn't mention either but I'd assume the STG was involved. If you can't find confirmation in media reports you could ask Police for info using the OIA
(Sorry for weird wording in the quote)
"police had to use sponge rounds to disperse the crowd"
www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/06/b...
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Our cops call them "sponge rounds". Here's their internal policy about their use as of June 2021
policepolicy.nz/policies/use...
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They certainly don't have the same emotions or empathetic responses as we do. I wouldn't call them psychopaths, but neither would I want to be smaller than them
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Haha this is how Milo exits the bed if he burrows under the duvet with me. I'm always like "dude you can come out the same way you got in!" but no, he has to come out down the side of the bed every time
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Oh they're certainly social too! Just in a different way to dogs
Dogs are great but I've never felt like I understand a dog or a dog understands me. I do feel that way with cats
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Milo deliberately burrows under the blanket on my bed and will sleep there for a whole afternoon
If Dusty gets uncomfortable, you can trust that she'll move. She just wants to be warm and next to you ❤️
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Gingernut biscuits?
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No that wasn't it, ahh I'm sorry I mentioned anything now I hate to think I've got you looking for weirdness or something
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Yikes, damn
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I'm interested you didn't mention the (fairly small to be fair) thing *I* found a bit jarring. But I don't want to bring it to your attention and affect your enjoyment
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I don't remember that bothering me but yeah, that fits how he writes a lot of his own stories so I'm not surprised you've noticed it here
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Yeah there was never really any chance of that. I loathe biometrics at the best of times
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The timing was definitely A Lot, but I'm glad they're here now
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Very fair, enjoy!
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You're getting through them so fast! How did you find the transition between authors with this book?
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He really isn't! I have so many photos of him in there, going way back
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Yeah my oldest tower with a hammock on top is really showing its age, but I haven't looked for a replacement yet
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What a cool tower!
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Actually it does say I can call their "self-service" phone number, which requires that I set up "Voice ID". Which sounds like a terrible idea in the middle of voice training
Do I really have no options except deadnaming myself, going to a physical site to talk to someone, or sending physical mail?
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Glad it doesn't hurt but please tell me you're taking care of yourself now ❤️
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Greg no 😭
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I wonder what would happen if I ever tried to straighten mine. Not that I think I'd ever try it
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Damn that sounds awful. Perhaps it's something other than a pollen allergy causing this problem for you at the moment?
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Stretched out, it's more in line with the tops of my breasts rather than my collarbone. Still quite a lot shorter than yesterday, when stretched out I could nearly tuck it into my skirt
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Thanks! Wish I could give advice but mine is just like this
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Oh 100%, I learned so much the first time I went to her. Haircut like I'd never had before, and every difference made sense
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I did! I saw her for the first time a year ago, for my first haircut in seven years right before I started HRT, and her advice has been transformative
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Once I've got everything I need done and my mortgage is paid off, I'd love to cover my friends' surgeries. Perhaps that's an unreasonable dream too
Now if I got paid like 2% as much as the CEO who runs the corporation that owns the company I work for... 🤔