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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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AmeriNZ 250 – Reconnected

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I begin today with a silly tale of woe, Modern Edition. It’s why I haven’t podcasted lately. After that, I talk a bit about what I’ve been up to. Then, I share a couple items from the news, but I also have a lot of comments to catch up on—plus news about Pride 48.

I’ll be joining Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, March 26 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 2pm Sunday, February 27 NZDT).

Links for this episode
Disconnected – my blog post in our Internet disconnection
Religion may be dying – the other blog post I mentioned
Christchurch earthquake: No water, no toilet and worst, no information

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AmeriNZ Podcast Special – Christchurch One Month Later

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It’s been exactly four weeks since the Christchurch earthquake. In this Special, I mark that as a transition to the next phase—recovery and rebuilding. I talk a bit about last Friday’s Nation Commemoration Service, the situation in Christchurch now, and where I think Christchurch is headed. Despite it all, I see plenty of reason for hope. I also share a couple phone messages of support I received.

I hope to have another, regular podcast later this week, if I can find a way to upload a file.

Links for this episode
The official Global Fundraising Appeal for Christchurch
New Zealand Red Cross donation page

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AmeriNZ 248 – Dark Days

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This is a special edition of the AmeriNZ Podcast: All about the Christchurch Earthquake. I share a few observations and offer a few suggestions, but mostly I share what the prime ministers of various Commonwealth countries had to say, including the New Zealand prime minister.

Back next week with a normal podcast.

I’ll be joining Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, February 26 at 9pm EST (Americas; 3pm Sunday, February 27 NZDT).

Links for this episode
Get Ready, Get Thru – NZ Civil Defence information to help Kiwis prepare for disasters
NZ Red Cross’ 2011 Earthquake Appeal donation page
Christchurch City Council Mayoral Fund – to help victims (no online donation)
SPCA Canterbury – to help care for homeless animals

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AmeriNZ 247 – Tomato sauce

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Today I have a few things I forgot to mention last time, and comments give me the opportunity to expand some more. But I start with some items from the New Zealand news before my first “Election Watch 2011” report.

Link for this episode
NZ soldier killed in crash named
Gillard’s address to Parliament – Full text
A bit rich, John – my blog post on how John Key’s National Caucus doesn’t have “a strong record of standing up for gay rights”

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AmeriNZ 246 – Home truths

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I start today with a couple items from the news in this part of the world: A major cyclone about to hit Queensland and also the NZ prime minister has just announced the date of the 2011 NZ elections. But the main topic, about NZ houses, was inspired by a phone message. Comments, and my responses, are extensive (which I always like).

Link for this episode
Key confirms election date – NZ Herald
HRV – the ventilation system I mentioned

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AmeriNZ 244 – And resume

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I’m back after my summer holiday. First up, things in the New Zealand news, including the mine disaster and a controversy about free WiFi. Then it’s time for updates about my favourite topic—me! Yes, I’m kidding. After talking a bit about the holidays, it’s on to the arrival of our new furbaby, Sunny. I have a plethora of phone messages (an advantage to being away a month!), then a written comment. I mention Christmas cards, too—including next year.
Link for this episode
NZ journalists: Homophobic or lazy? (my blog post on the coverage of the McDonald’s controversy)
Ramblin’ with Roger – Roger Green’s blog
Episode 132 – Interview with Arthur of AmeriNZ (part one of the 2007 episodes I mentioned)
Episode 133 – Part 2 of Interview with Arthur of AmeriNZ

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AmeriNZ 243 – And relax

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I’m finally back after a huge amount of work, and can finally relax. Time to update things! I begin with some updates about the podcast, including that I’m not going to do a live show in December or January and probably not after that, either. Then it’s on to updates about things in the New Zealand news, including the mine disaster. I have an update about us, too.

Nigel may do his The Third Colony show on Saturday, December 18 at 9pm EST (Americas; 3pm Sunday, December 19 NZDT).

Link for this episode
Farmers told to be ready for drought
The forecast: wettest summer in 21 years
A bob each way – my blog post about those two articles
Wellington quake could kill 1500

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