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AmeriNZ 262 – NZ politics (sort of) special

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Today’s is sort of a special episode, with about two-thirds being the valedictory speech of Chris Carter, New Zealand’s first openly gay Member of Parliament and, later, Cabinet Minister. His speech is included in its entirety (about 22 minutes). I think it’s important to document history, but it’s also something that a lot of people would never hear.

Before that, I talk about three things in the NZ news: Earthquake and Pike River updates and, in brighter news, the Rugby World Cup begins on Friday. People are getting festive over that.

Next time, I’ll have comments and voicemails and such.

I’ll be joining Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, September 10 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, September 11 in NZ).

Link for this episode
Chris Carter’s Valedictory Statement – I posted the video of his speech to my blog

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AmeriNZ 261 – Curtain management

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This much-delayed episode was recorded on a Monday! My theory was that if I started on a Monday, I might actually finish an episode before the week is out. Clearly, it worked! I start today talking a bit about all that, including some behind-the-scenes talk about how I make these podcasts.

I’ll no longer be available for someone else’s shows (apart from Nigel’s, of course) on our weekends (Friday and Saturday in the Americas). I’m guarding that time.

Most of this episode is taken up with voicemails and my response to the topics raised. At the end of the episode I talk a bit about upcoming recording this week, including a live show on Pride48.com on Monday at 9pm EDT (Americas, 1pm Tuesday NZ). That show, “State of the Station” is about Pride 48 and that event.

Links for this episode
Snow in Wellington – My blog post with a really nice video
Pride 48’s Posterous page has the recorded “State of the Station” shows
A change of plans – my post about the “State of the Station” shows and how to subscribe to them.
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AmeriNZ 259 – Answering questions

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Today I talk about topics raised by others in phone messages, an email and a comment, too. First, though, I share a couple items from the NZ news before talking about the NZ elections. I was mentioned in a post on a NZ political site over my call for strategic voting in one electorate.

Then I move on to topics provided to me. I think it’s an interesting variety of NZ-related topics.

I forgot to mention that I was part of the panel on the fourth episode of “This Week in Gay” podcast.

Links for this episode
‘Obvious’ lack of safety measures – Pike River inquiry
Dollar could hit US90c – strategist
Annual inflation at 21-year high
Competing electoral insurgencies, in Epsom and beyond – Kiwipolitico
This Week in Gay podcast #4 – I was part of the panel on the fourth episode

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AmeriNZ 258 – Stormy weather

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I recorded this on Thursday and wasn’t going to post it—there were things I wanted to change. But today, Friday, I felt a little under the weather, and recording anything wasn’t going to happen. So, here it is, warts and all.

I begin today with an oddly prescient comment. Then, I talk a little about the stormy weather we’ve been having lately. My longest segment today is about the NZ elections, because I’ve recorded so little lately it’s kind of piled up.

After that, it’s on to voice messages and the topics they raise.

I was part of the panel on the first two episodes of “This Week in Gay” podcast.

I’ll be joining Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, July 16 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, July 17 NZT). Join us!

Links for this episode
Labour: We must own our own future – My blog post on Labour’s tax plan
This Week in Gay podcast – I was on the first two.

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AmeriNZ 257 – Winter now

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It’s winter, and a new season means some new changes, and I start with that. The deck is finished, which is good. I had some health news which was less good, but not horrible—yet. I decided I’d talk about that in case it’s of some help to someone else. From there, it’s updates on the natural disasters plaguing New Zealand, including news from today on the Christchurch earthquake. As part of that discussion, I play a clip from my other podcast, 2Political, in which I talked about liquefaction. Despite the serious subjects, I still manage a few giggles, of course.

Links for this episode
No snow: Mother Nature’s cruel blow – NZ Herald on our mild winter
Raw video of the 6.0 aftershock – The video I posted to my blog that Roger and Jason were referring to
5100 lose homes, 10,500 in limbo – NZ Herald
2PP057 – 15 June 2011 – This is the episode of 2Political Podcast that I excerpted

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AmeriNZ 255 – Big doings

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I reveal some big news in this episode—AFTER some news updates and such. Because I can. But if you’re impatient or just not interested, fast forward to around 12 minutes. There will be more detail later this week.

The news segment today is about political polling and a bit about economics and international trade (yeah, really). It’s a short episode, too.

Links for this episode
Funny Numbers – My blog post on the polls I mentioned.
Dollar falls from post-float high
Heinz sheds more than 300 jobs
NZ looks attractive to Aussie industry
Farpoint Radio

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AmeriNZ 254 – User Defined Content

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Yes, I think I remember how to podcast… After a brief update on NZ news, today’s episode is all about you! Well, maybe not you personally, but listeners’ comments and questions. It’s a podcasting potpourri!

I’ll be back MUCH sooner than this time!


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AmeriNZ 253 – Missing holiday

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It’s a bumper holiday weekend edition! And by that I mean, it’s just longer than usual. I begin today by talking about the four-day Easter holiday weekend in New Zealand. We were robbed of a fifth holiday this weekend. Next, I talk a bit about our previous weekend.

My main topic today is an extensive NZ election update. First, I set the stage by describing the situation, before talking about polling and offer some opinions as to why it is as it is. When I talked about List candidates, I accidentally skipped over an important part. Do you know what it is?

Once again, phone and written comments let me expand on the issues discussed.

Join Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, April 23 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, April 24 NZ).

Links for this episode
Another place new to me – My blog post on our trip (with photos)
National climbs closer to record high in latest poll
Key: We can’t help your price pain
Govt use of RNZAF aircraft doubles
Labour’s asset sales campaign runs into road rule problem

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AmeriNZ 252 – Septimana horribilis

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It was a terrible week last week (hence, the name of this episode). I start out talking about that first. Then, I tell you some things that are coming up (Easter is a four-day holiday weekend in New Zealand). I may record with Nigel!

My main topic today is news about big moves made by the New Zealand Parliament just today. That leads into a talk of some appalling tactics by the National Party-led government.

Once again, phone and written comments let me expand on the issues discussed.

Links for this episode
Quick guide to the new copyright bill – Tech Liberty NZ
No New Zealander can be disconnected from the internet – Red Alert (Labour Party blog)
Urgency – Some real information – Grant Robertson on Red Alert
National’s list of laws passed under urgency – New Zealand Herald

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AmeriNZ 251 – Fifth Season

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Today is the first podcast of my Fifth Season! Monday was my Fourth Podoversary, so this is now my fifth year of podcasting. I begin by talking a bit about April Fool’s Day and a little prank I played. Then I talk about some things in the NZ news, starting with Christchurch and moving on to a political scandal.

After that, it’s on to a discussion of the recent flurry of activity in US immigration law, which ended up right back where it started. I have strong feelings about this and, yes, it’s personal.

Comments round out this episode—and this week. Back next week!

Links for this episode
Earthquake Recovery Authority head named
Unidentified remains may be buried in mass quake grave
Gratuitous cruelty continues – my blog post on US immigration news this week

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