AmeriNZ 300 – Matariki

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Arthur

I’m all over the place today—appropriate, in some ways, for the three hundredth episode. Today’s is a normal episode: I begin by talking about some things going on in New Zealand, including Matariki, and also some things going on with me. Next, it’s feedback, starting with an audio message. This lets me talk about a few more things. Thanks for the feedback!!

There are several ways to send me an audio message—this earlier post lists them. (http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1549)

Links for this episode
Matariki Festival
Search is on for the first Aussie gay couple to wed – NZ Herald
Photos may solve Earhart mystery – Stuff
How Google Will Use High-Flying Balloons to Deliver Internet to the Hinterlands – Wired
Slowly into the future with UFB – NZ Herald
Who can adopt in New Zealand? – Site of a group called Adoption Option

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AmeriNZ 299 – Resumption

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Arthur

Today’s episode is all about catching up on what I’ve missed over the past few episodes. It clears the decks so that we can just carry on from here.

First up, I talk a bit about marriage equality in New Zealand (and a little bit beyond…). Comments and questions prompted this segment.

Next up, it’s all about the feedback I received regarding my comments about Pride 48. Wow! Quite a lot of responses! I appreciate every one, and I respond to them. Thanks for the feedback!!

Well, we’re all caught up now; let’s move forward, eh?

There are several ways to send me an audio message—this earlier post lists them. (http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1549)

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AmeriNZ 298 – Equality

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Arthur

Today I have one topic: Marriage equality arriving in New Zealand one week ago today. I start by telling you about some of my impressions the night. I also give you my full impressions of what New Zealand’s far right did—and is up to now! After some slight diversion into other NZ politics, I tell you about what happens now. One thing I know for sure is that this battle is over: The rightwing cannot repeal or even revisit this issue. Kiwis just don’t do that. Finally, I tell you the background to that video of the vote.

There are several ways to send me an audio message—this earlier post lists them. (http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1549)

Links for this episode
Favourite moment – my blog post on the moment marriage equality was approved
Favourite speech – again from my blog
The New Zealand Parliament’s YouTube Channel is called InTheHouseNZ. To find the videos, look for “Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill – Third Reading – Part # (where # is 1 – 20).
Looking ridiculous – my blog post on a silly rightwinger entertaining the Internet
Final analysis – my blog post wrapping-up the campaign for marriage equality and what happened.
All my blog posts on this topic are tagged NZ Marriage Equality.

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AmeriNZ 297 – Excitement

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Arthur

I start today talking about the recent earthquakes in Auckland. Then, some New Zealand news since I last podcasted. That includes an update on the marriage equality bill, of course. Personal updates follow, and that leads, eventually, to some talk that might get me into trouble. Oh well, there were things I needed to say.

There are several ways to send me an audio message—this earlier post lists them.

Links for this episode
Shaken – my blog post on the Auckland earthquakes
Mondayising bill pleases Kiwi workers – NZ Herald
Gay bill: Another step forward for love – NZ Herald
Asset sales petition arrives at Parliament – NZ Herald
‘Shonky’ sales process means Labour leader signed up – NZ Herald
More than a million complete census online – Newstalk ZB
Drought: “The impact is huge” (video) – NZ Herald
Water restrictions: An interactive map – Stuff

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AmeriNZ 296 – Preparing

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Arthur

I start today talking about New Zealand broadcaster Paul Holmes, who died today. Meanwhile, we’re waiting for stuff. Then, I give an update about the select committee hearing oral submissions on the marriage equality bill. I have some strong views; you may disagree, so feel free to comment. A record number of Kiwis are leaving for Australia. But the Big Mac Index says the NZ dollar is pretty good.

There are several ways to send me an audio message—this earlier post lists them.

Links for this episode
Broadcaster Sir Paul Holmes dies at 62 –NZ Herald
Asian Kiwi speaks for ‘trapped’ gays – NZ Herald
Record 53,676 Kiwis fled to Aussie in 2012 – media statement from David Shearer, Leader of the NZ Labour Party
Big Mac index – NZ dollar about right – NZ Herald

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AmeriNZ 295 – Waiting

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Arthur

We’re waiting for stuff, especially a three-day holiday weekend. We’re doing some stuff, may do other stuff. I was a grumpy Kiwi the other day, which gives me a chance to talk about some items in the New Zealand news—including a cat fight, a story that was reported internationally. I update the hosting search and also tell you about my pushing for a better deal for podcasters.

A new 2Political Podcast episode is scheduled for next week.

There are several ways to send me an audio message—this earlier post lists them. (http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1549)

Links for this episode
Grumpy Kiwi – my blog post on three NZ news stories I mentioned
Cat fight – A NZ news story that went international
The annual increasing number: 54 – my blog post on my birthday
The birthday message I played is from the Big Fatty Online podcast
Fourth Anniversary – my blog post on the fourth anniversary of our civil union.

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AmeriNZ 294 – Experimental

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Arthur

I begin today with a “Parliament Update”: It started with an update on the marriage equality bill, then moved on to the bill to force charter schools on us, submissions for which close next week. After that, I play various audio files sent to me, and comment on what they say as well as how to use those methods (don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz on that). If you send me a contact request on Skype, please tell me you’re real so I know you’re not a spammer.

Jason and I recorded a new 2Political Podcast episode this week, and it’s now posted.

Links for this episode
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill (Evidence / submissions) – NZ Parliament
Young gay man injured in another K Rd attack – GayNZ.com
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet
There are several ways to send me an audio message—this earlier post lists them.

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AmeriNZ 293 – Resumption

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Arthur

A new year, a new start. That means updates, starting with the holidays and moving on through the diet as well as some things a bit more exciting (for me, anyway…). Then, it’s a whole bunch of updates about various podcasts I’ve been part of, including this one. The voicemail phone line is no more, so I offer some suggestions on how you can send me an audio message.

We’re recording a new 2Political Podcast this week, and there will be a new The Third Colony on FarpointRadio.com soon (maybe even this weekend!). And THIS podcast will be back again soon!

By the way, I’ve made a slight change to the way I do links: They’re still clickable on the website, but I’ve also included them in parenthesis so people can get the links from the MP3 file details without having to go to the website. I wanted to try this to make sure it works the way I intend it to before I mention it on the podcast itself.

Links for this episode
I was a guest on “Pink Wheelnuts Garage” (http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1539)
“Arthur and Paul Talk” is no more (http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1542)
There are several ways to send me an audio message (http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1549)

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AmeriNZ Podcast Special – Egonomist 298

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Arthur

This AmeriNZ Podcast Special Presentation is Episode 298 of The Egonomist, the first New Zealand podcast I’ve ever been a guest on. It’s mostly about politics, just so you know, but also about some expat and New Zealand stuff. I had a lot of fun, and look forward to having Dan and Dave visit the AmeriNZ Podcast. You can leave a comment below, or you can check out their site or Facebook page—links below, along with links to Dan’s and Dave’s Twitter feeds (I recommend both!).

Links for this episode
The website for The Egonomist
The Egonomist Facebook Page
The Egonomist on iTunes
Dan’s Twitter Feed
Dave’s Twitter Feed

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AmeriNZ 292 – Briefly

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Arthur

This is a short episode to update and foreshadow. Because I’m like that. The next episode will be a New Zealand podcast I was a guest on. Feel free to phone or write me with questions or suggestions (just let me know if you don’t want it played/read on the podcast).

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Category Archives: Podcast Shownotes

AmeriNZ 300 – Matariki

AmeriNZ 299 – Resumption

AmeriNZ 298 – Equality

AmeriNZ 297 – Excitement

AmeriNZ 296 – Preparing

AmeriNZ 295 – Waiting

AmeriNZ 294 – Experimental

AmeriNZ 293 – Resumption

AmeriNZ Podcast Special – Egonomist 298

AmeriNZ 292 – Briefly