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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.

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

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).

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

Links for this episode
Well, nothing, actually.

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 295 – Waiting

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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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