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AmeriNZ 312 – Flag it

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amerinz_podcast_150x150This episode follows up on a few things from the previous two episodes, starting with talking about New Zealand’s flag referenda. I explain how we got to this point, and what happens now. Voting in the first referendum ends on Friday. A few other stories in the NZ news round out this episode. I hope to do a few more episodes over the next couple of weeks, as I’ll definitely be busy over the holidays.

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Link for this episode
All of my blog posts on the NZ flag referenda
‘Rapist’ comments don’t dent National – poll – NZ Herald


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AmeriNZ 311 – Springy

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amerinz_podcast_150x150This episode is a bit of a catch-up—except that I mainly skip over the updates (you can ask in the comments about anything you want an update on). My first main topic is the controversy, reported internationally, when women MPs were expelled from a session of Parliament when they shared their personal stories of sexual assault, arising from NZ’s gutless prime minister, John Key, saying outrageous—and outrageously offensive—things in Parliament.

When I move on to personal topics, it’s the story of the recent medical challenges of our furbaby Sunny, and also why I talked about it at all.

A few other minor things round out this episode, and possibly set the stage for future episodes. And, yes, there will be future episodes. Sooner or later.

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Link for this episode
No Kiwi rapists or murderers on Christmas Island – NZ Herald
Female MPs’ protest over John Key ‘rapist’ remarks make global headlines – Stuff
John Key doesn’t care about rape victims (he doesn’t much care about women and children at all) By Hadassah Grace
6 Times John Key Lied This Week – NZ Labour Party
John Key’s do’s and don’ts list when it comes to detainees By Gordon Campbell

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AmeriNZ 310 – Winterish

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amerinz_podcast_150x150After a little bit of weather talk, I begin the first topic, a recap of my periodontal procedures. More recently, I had a gout attack in my hand. Sigh. Then, I talk about a couple things in the New Zealand news and one from Australia, too.

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Links for this episode
“Tooth tales” – My post on the first procedure
“Root of my problem” – the second procedure
“Dictating the future” – My blog post where I talk about the gout attack
“A crime in the neighbourhood” – My blog post last year on the murder
“Blessie Gotingco trial: Guilty of rape and murder” – Stuff
The NZ flag – your chance to decide – NZ Government page on the referendum
“[Australian] Labor [Party] to introduce bill legalising gay marriage” – The New Daily


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AmeriNZ 309 – Nine

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amerinz_podcast_150x150Things I talked about last time have resolved themselves, and that’s where I begin today. New Zealand’s result in the ICC Cricket World Cup is first, followed by the Northland By-election. A peculiarity in New Zealand law caused some issues when I posted the previous episode. I have a personal development in NZ politics to share. Then, I talk about a couple new items in the news.

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Link for this episode
Daniel Vettori – the NZ cricketer I mentioned
“’Super eight’ Auckland suburb values up 17.9pc” – NZ Herald
“Australian-New Zealand dollar still controversial” – Stuff


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AmeriNZ 308 – Eight

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amerinz_podcast_150x150So much has happened since my last podcast that “I scarcely know where to begin.” I start out with my own news (hey, it IS my podcast…), more tooth drama. Sigh. Then, a more serious health issue that wasn’t mine. I also talk about the By-election in the Northland Electorate. I was interrupted at one point by a salesperson knocking on the door. Can you spot it? Anyway, in happier news, we’re all excited about the New Zealand Black Caps making it to the ICC Cricket World Cup Final for the first time ever. We play Australia on Sunday. Finally, an explanation of the title of this episode and related topics. Cryptic enough?

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Link for this episode
I can’t handle the tooth – my latest blog post on the tooth drama that has relevant links (and tags)


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AmeriNZ 307 – Selfie

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AmeriNZ_Podcast_Ep307A new year, and my birthday is over. An audio clip about that begins this episode before I go on to talking about what we did on our summer holiday. We didn’t do much, really! It was good, though. Toward the end, I talk about some of the things I’m planning for this year. I’ll be making videos, just not quite yet—well, not ones with me in them, at least, because I may do some other ones. You may notice that I’m putting my stuff under my name, rather than my “AmeriNZ” brand. I talk about that evolution.

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Links for this episode
Summer Sunday – Our visit to Birkenhead Wharf
In praise of Star Wars ‘Machete Order’


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AmeriNZ 306 – Solstice

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This is the December Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. I talk about that first, but I made a wee error—did you catch it? Today I talk a bit about why I do politics—not the mechanics and boring stuff, but rather what I get out of doing politics. Camaraderie is one word for it—and a good one, too. This is a way of understanding why people do politics. I also talk a bit about our holidays (related to the ending time of this episode, I arrived in September, not December, and I DO know that).

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Links for this episode
Well, nothing, actually.

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AmeriNZ 305 – Third

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This is the third episode of 2014, and the first in seven months. Do I remember how to do this? Well, I did, more or less, but I had some sound issues and re-recorded this again (again) today.

A lot has happened since we last spoke: The NZ elections, lots of NZ news and I met Auntie Vera. I talk about what happened in the election (but not too much scary political stuff). This is the main topic today because it was the main thing that took up my year. Then, I talk about some things in the news—updates to things I’ve talked about in previous episodes..

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Links for this episode
My blog posts on the NZ election
“Solid Energy says Pike River Mine will not be re-entered” – NZ Herald
“New sex charge against Blessie murder accused” – NZ Herald
“Crass opportunism in wake of siege” – Stuff
“Sydney siege: Govt must weigh risk, rights – John Key” – NZ Herald
Vera Speaks… For Real – The podcast of Auntie Vera, who I met in real life


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AmeriNZ 304 – May

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amerinz_podcast_150x150This is the first episode of the eighth year of the AmeriNZ Podcast. Finally. First up, there was a crime in our neighbourhood. After that, I update things I talked about last time, specifically, the NZ election campaign and my tooth-related stuff. The election talk is first. Finally, I have a voicemail number: (206) 426-5394. I know—shocking. Update: The voicemail number is discontinued.

There are several ways to send me an audio message—this earlier post lists them. Or, you can simply ring my new voicemail line: (206) 426-5394 [the voicemail number is discontinued]

Links for this episode
A crime in the neighbourhood – my blog post I mentioned first
I support NZ Labour – My blog post on the selection of the Labour candidate in our electorate.
Tooth and consequences – My first blog post on my dental issues
My New Zealand Music Month posts
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AmeriNZ 303 – SEVEN

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amerinz_podcast_150x150Today is the seventh anniversary of the AmeriNZ Podcast! It’s such a big deal that I had to put the number in ALL CAPS in today’s title—because, many people probably never thought I’d make it. I thought this was a good time to resume recording. So, what have I been up to? Some old stuff first, then on to the new, starting with my driver license expired. That led to discovery. A visit to the dentist let’s me reveal stuff.

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Links for this episode
Te Kuiti and back – My blog post on our family reunion trip.
Knights arise again under Abbott – NZ Herald story on Australian PM’s folly
National now neck and neck with Labour/Greens – Roy Morgan poll
NZ left off map at nuke summit – Stuff

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