AmeriNZ 398 – 17 and 28

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Arthur

Today’s episode is named after two anniversaries: Today is the seventeenth anniversary of my blog, and yesterday was the 28th anniversary of when I first arrived in New Zealand as a tourist, when Nigel and I met in person for the first time. This coming weekend is also the final Pride 48 Live Streaming Event, and I reminisce and opine about podcasting. Then, I briefly talk about a small project outside. Finally, I share a funny (to me) story form New Zealand’s news.

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Links for this episode
“Anniversaries 17 and 28” – My blog post about the 17th and 28th anniversaries.
The final Pride 48 Live Streaming Event – Link is to the schedule.
”Dave Dobbyn manager steps in over use of ‘Loyal’ in post promoting Liz Gunn party” – This article has the quotes I mentioned.

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AmeriNZ 385 – ‘Wet, whiny, inward-looking country’

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Arthur

Lots of weirdness in New Zealand since the last episode. New Zealand’s Leader of the Opposition made yet another really stupid remark and has been desperately trying to spin it since—unsuccessfully. He has a habit of saying really dumb things. A public meeting in New Zealand was taken over by conspiracy theorists. An online reporter for RNZ edited wire service stories to promote Russian propaganda, among other odd things. RNZ is still investigating. In positive news, I recently had routine health evaluations and everything was okay.

Then, I talk about my personal organisation system after using it for three months. Has it worked?

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Links for this episode
”Christopher Luxon calls NZ a ‘very negative, wet, whiny, inward-looking country’” – Stuff
”‘Big, patriotic Kiwi’: Luxon quizzed on ‘negative, wet, whiny’ comment” – Stuff
”’I’ve never seen it to that extent’ – city leaders flee conspiracy mob” – Waikato Times
”What is the ’15-minute city’ conspiracy theory?” – ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
”Remember when politicians used to kiss babies and do walkabouts?” – Stuff
”RNZ Editorial Audit” – RNZ
”Inappropriate RNZ edits review expands to China, Israel stories” – Stuff
”Resetting my healthcare gauges” – My blog post on my recent health evaluations

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AmeriNZ 381 – Royal May

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Arthur

Today I have THREE topics! First is a citizenship path (finally!) for New Zealanders living in Australia, then how the rich in New Zealand aren’t paying their fair share of tax (and how the NZ news media didn’t handle either topic very well). Then, the coronation of the King of New Zealand. I’ll be watching, but the oath of allegiance is stupid.

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Links for this episode
”Better Australia/New Zealand relations” – My blog post on Australia fixing a grievous wrong toward NZ
”Richest Kiwis pay about half as much tax on the dollar
as the average New Zealander” – Stuff
”Brits asked to swear oath to King Charles from the couch, a royal first” – Stuff
”King Charles’ coronation to include three crowns and two carriages, fresh details show” – 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.

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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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AmeriNZ 251 – Fifth Season

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Arthur

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 194 – At home

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Arthur

amerinz_podcast_150x150 Today I have a couple unusual stories: A New Zealand radio host came out on a live nationwide broadcast. That lets me talk a bit about gay people on television in NZ. Ramble Redhead has a question about poo. Comments let me make what I hope are my final comments on the Australian KFC commercial. My voice is a bit croaky today—sorry.

I hope to resume the live podcasts soon. Check back here or on the podcast Twitter feed, http://twitter.com/AmeriNZPodcast.

Link for this episode
Mike Puru’s coming out episode.
NZ radio host comes out on air. From my blog; includes video.
Puketutu Island Rehabilitation Proposal from WaterCare Services.
Puketutu Island from The Kelliher Charitable Trust.

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Tag Archives: Media

AmeriNZ 398 – 17 and 28

AmeriNZ 385 – ‘Wet, whiny, inward-looking country’

AmeriNZ 381 – Royal May

AmeriNZ 296 – Preparing

AmeriNZ 251 – Fifth Season

AmeriNZ 194 – At home