AmeriNZ 304 – May

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Arthur

This 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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A new phone line

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Arthur

I added another K-7 phone line. It needs to be called within 72 hours or it will be deactivated—will it be? I posted it to Twitter, the podcast’s Google+ page and here. Let’s see what happens, shall we?

~~The US number is: 206-426-5394. Go mad!~~

Update – April 5: Yay! People rang the AmeriNZ Podcast voicmail line to activate it, so it’s good for 30 days. There’s no outgoing message yet. I’ll get to that on Monday.

Update 2: The voicemail line was discontinued from non-use.

AmeriNZ 303 – SEVEN

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Arthur

Today 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.

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

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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AmeriNZ 302 – I survived

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Arthur

I’ve been busier busy than usual. First, we got married. Then, there was the reorganising of “stuff”. There will be more of that. In NZ news, the Labour Leadership was decided, and the main islands have names. I’ll be back sooner rather than later, but I’m not silly enough to promise when that may be.

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

Links for this episode
Husband and husband – My blog post on our marriage.
Just one more – a blog post with one more photo
My choice is made – blog post about my choice for the Labour Leadership
The winner is… – my blog post on the Labour Leadership results
Islands’ alternative names confirmed – Stuff

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AmeriNZ 301 – Return

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Arthur

Well, I’m back, again. Again. Today catches us up on stuff, starting with things in the New Zealand news. There’s actually quite a lot to go over, and I do. Then, it’s on to some of what I’ve been up to since my last episode. There’s been a bit of that, too.

Well, we’re AGAIN all caught up—shall we move forward? Yes, I think so.

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

Links for this episode
Political surprises – my blog post on the day the Labour Party leadership became open
Who’s on first – My blog post on the history involved
How the day went – my blog post on the day marriage equality arrived in New Zealand
What the day meant for me – My blog post about what the arrival of marriage equality in NZ meant to me

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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.

AmeriNZ 298 - Equality [ 33:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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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