AmeriNZ 289 – Miscellany

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Arthur

Today’s episode is a bit of this, a bit of that. I start with an example of a problematic Kiwi accent, then after passing the pending marriage equality bill, I move on to a few stories in the NZ news that caught my eye. Finally, it’s an update on what’s going on here before the real finally, comments. Join us on Pride 48 this weekend!

Links for this episode
We … WHAT!? – Russell Brown’s post on the PM’s diction
Pro Miss Neh Zilland – my blog post with the John Key parody video I mentioned
My blog posts on marriage equality in NZ can be found under one label.
Brownlee backs down from ‘insulting’ comments – NZ Herald
Govt given fail mark over Christchurch schools shake-up – NZ Herald

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AmeriNZ 287 – Extraordinary

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Arthur

I begin today with updates about what I’ve been up to, followed by talk about this year’s Pride 48 event (September 14-16). I move on to updates about things in the New Zealand news, including marriage equality. A phone message allows me to talk about another topic.

Links for this episode
At the beach – My blog post on our trip
Five deaths in two weeks hit military base community hard – NZ Herald
Banks: I believe Bible’s account of how life began – NZ Herald
Mayor’s son jailed for sex abuse – A bizarre story in the NZ Herald
The decline of religion – my blog post Roger was referring to
Order a 2012 Pride 48 Limited Edition T-shirt!
Check out the new podcast, Arthur & Paul Talk!

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AmeriNZ 286 – Excellent

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Arthur

Some excellent news today—marriage equality in New Zealand is one step closer, so I talk about that first. In fact, it’s the whole reason I did a podcast today. I remembered a couple other updates (which is pretty excellent for me), and Jake, who was doing poorly last week is doing very well. Excellent. Finally, a comment let’s me say why I’ve used a one-word title for this episode, too. Excellent.

Links for this episode
MPs to vote on gay marriage – New Zealand Herald story
Confidence gay marriage Bill will get through – TVNZ’s coverage
Check out the new podcast, Arthur & Paul Talk—the second episode is now posted!

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AmeriNZ 284 – Warmer

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Arthur

I had a chance to record a short episode, so I grabbed it! You may be sorry. I start with an update to an earlier report, talking about Christchurch. Next, it’s a bit about a couple stories in the US that are quite different here. A comment lets me talk about New Zealand’s general lack of anti-Semitism. I also get to talk more about the NZ Census!

Links for this episode
Well, none today, actually.

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AmeriNZ 282 – Fact or fiction

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Arthur

This podcast comes to you from my new desk. Exciting, I know (well it should be, because now I’ll stop talking about it!). Today I begin by talking about a few stories from the New Zealand news before moving on to my main topic: Statistics New Zealand has examined “some common beliefs about population in New Zealand to see whether they hold any truth.” I think their mythbusting is interesting, so I share some of that today.

Links for this episode
Legal fight over asset sales likely – NZ Herald
Huge writedown in KiwiRail value – NZ Herald
Labour pushes for extension of provocation repeal – GayNZ.com
An abhorrent law is gone – my blog post on the repeal of the partial defence law
Passport process to become more flexible – GayNZ.com
No baby boom and fewer sheep: Myths busted – NZ Herald
Population mythbusters – Statistics New Zealand

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AmeriNZ 280 – Nearing Winter

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Arthur

I begin today by talking about a New Zealand thing that occurred to me just before I started recording. Then, I conclude a story I talked about last time, one that only concluded in the middle of last week. I mention a Christchurch heritage building charity, and looked it up before posting this episode (link below). And other stuff, too.

At the end, there’s a mention of Pride 48.

Links for this episode
Parliament TV – New Zealand Parliament steams on sitting days. Question Time is Tues-Weds 2pm-3pm New Zealand time, whenever Parliament is sitting. The Twitter hashtag for Question Time is #nzqt.
Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund – The charity I mentioned that’s raising money to save heritage buildings in Christchurch; donations are matched by the government dollar for dollar.
Adoption “not on the agenda” Key says – GayNZ.com (some ads may be NSFW)
Pink Wheelnuts – Fey Driver’s podcast
The Satyrsphere – Scott’s podcast
Ongline Podcast – John Ong’s podcast
Pride 48 blog

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AmeriNZ 279 – Proper Words

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Arthur

I begin today by talking about what happened in New Zealand after President Obama declared his support for marriage equality. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Then I talk about something I’m working on before moving on to voice messages. The first message lets me update what was the main topic recently—including a very weird development. At the end, there’s a mention of Pride 48.

Links for this episode
Marriage is marriage – the blog post I mentioned
Meanwhile, in New Zealand – My blog post on the Twitter war I mentioned
NZ politicians on gay marriage (on the record) – Bryce Edwards’ post
Pride 48 blog
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AmeriNZ 278 – Full of GO

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Arthur

A Wednesday episode? And two in one week? Has the world gone mad?! No, I just decided I may as well podcast again this week to start getting back into the swing of things. I start with an update on my projects (includes “how to” information!). Basically, we’re all go! From there I talk about some things in the New Zealand news, starting with a couple things about Christchurch. Then, it’s on to major NZ political controversy, which lets me point out shortcomings of the current National Party-led government. Finally, some news relating New Zealand and the United States. It’s an action-packed episode! A voice message closes it out.

Links for this episode
Demolition ordered for QEII Park
$5m cardboard cathedral for Chch
Britons back restoring quake-hit cathedral
Pokie deal opposition heats up
To access the “Show Us Your Cards, John” project the Herald article mentions, visit the site of the New Zealand Labour Party and click on the badge promoting it (I’m not posting a direct link here because I don’t go back and update links posted in shownotes, and the direct link will go away when the project ends).
NZ telcos mull blacklisting stolen cellphones

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AmeriNZ 276 – Sixth Sense

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Arthur

In this full episode, I update where we are, what we’re doing, and why this has been such a difficult period. The story is far from over. There are other things we’ve been up to, and I weave that into the story, before going on to New Zealand news. Voice messages round out this episode—it’s all here! Well, a lot of it, at least.

I may not be able to podcast next week, due to my big monthly work project; if not, I’ll be back after Easter.

Links for this episode
They Eat Their Own – A Labour-aligned blog spells out the scandal with ACC Minister Judith Collins
Collins’ dilemma & lameduck Key – The same Labour-aligned blog looks at what Judith Collins is up to, and what John Key has to do with it.
Rainbow’s End – My blog post on our visit to Auckland’s theme park, which Roger Green referenced (sort of) in his phone message.

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AmeriNZ 273 – Gearing up

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Arthur

And now I’m easing back into podcasting, so I start with a couple items from the NZ news. Then, it’s on to the new ongoing topic. From there, a voicemail message allows me to expand on topics I talked about in the first part.

I’ll soon revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Links for this episode
A new tactic – My blog post on the BSA complaint
The Tory Trifecta – My blog post on National Party supporters’ reactions to the industrial dispute at the Ports of Auckland
Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher
Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis
Tom the Ramble Redhead’s fundraising page for the “Hustle up the Hancock” fundraiser
Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher
Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis

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Tag Archives: NZ News

AmeriNZ 289 – Miscellany

AmeriNZ 287 – Extraordinary

AmeriNZ 286 – Excellent

AmeriNZ 284 – Warmer

AmeriNZ 282 – Fact or fiction

AmeriNZ 280 – Nearing Winter

AmeriNZ 279 – Proper Words

AmeriNZ 278 – Full of GO

AmeriNZ 276 – Sixth Sense

AmeriNZ 273 – Gearing up