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AmeriNZ 271 – Aftermath

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I’m finally back! Today I begin with a wrap-up of the election. The results were mixed, but to me they were still interesting. After a couple voice messages I have one last story: “The Cloud” on Queens Wharf was good for New Zealand.

I don’t expect to record the last week of December or the first week of January.

In early January, I’m going to 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!

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NZ 2011 General Election Results
NZ 2011 Voting System Referendum Results
Key considering deal with Greens
Labour reveals new front bench
Xmas and beyond – My blog post with the video I mentioned
Cloud on Queens Wharf prompts rethink on NZ
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia (has results included, too)
The Satyrsphere

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AmeriNZ 270 – Not in service

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This is my last chance to post a podcast episode before the New Zealand elections. Because there have been several episodes in which I’ve talked about the election, I’ll turn on full comment moderation at or before midnight on Friday until the polls close at 7pm on Saturday, this to comply with New Zealand election law. You can still leave comments, but I won’t post them until after the polls close.

The title for today’s episode refers to the trouble I recently had with my podcast, as well as my recent jury service.

Next week I’ll finish talking about the election when I go over the results and what happens next. Soon, I’m going to revist old episodes I did on moving to New Zealand. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Links for this episode
Final thoughts on the referendum – my blog post summing up my discussion of New Zealand’s referendum on our voting system.
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia

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AmeriNZ 269 – A fighting chance

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I was determined to post a second episode last week, but the fates did not allow. This episode was recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2011. I mostly mention a bit more about the upcoming NZ election, and also go over some feedback, which lets me talk about other topics. I borrowed a podcaster’s bumper music for this episode—and yet, it hasn’t been played on a single podcast. Ah, a cryptic riddle! While I won’t use the bumper again, I will explain the riddle next episode.

I recorded this last Thursday afternoon, then attempted to post it later that evening. However, FileZilla, my FTP software, suddenly couldn’t connect to this site (I have no idea why), so I tried to upload manually through the web, which I finally figured out how to do Friday morning (it’s been years since I’ve done that…). That also didn’t work. After some unhelpful customer non-service from my host, Nigel suggested different FTP software, Cybeduck, and that, finally worked. I still have no idea why FileZilla suddenly stopped working, or why I couldn’t upload through the webhost’s own website.

All of which just goes to show that I’m probably the single most dedicated podcaster who doesn’t podcast very regularly.

Link for this episode
Four new volcanoes found under Auckland
Blog: why Auckland’s quake was news – from last July
Polling bias among local pollsters? – via Sciblogs
Numbers and reality – from my blog
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia

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AmeriNZ 268 – A Monday Episode

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I didn’t have a chance to podcast last week, so I thought I’d record on a Monday for a change. I talk a little bit about news stuff, mainly the two recent non-holidays, one of which is introduced with a voicemail. Then, another phone comment introduces the next topic: The New Zealand election. Finally, another phone comment introduces the final topic: Who is New Zealand to get to do the haka before international rugby matches? A final written comment rounds out this episode.

Link for this episode
Greens vote could put Labour in Government – Key – New Zealand Herald
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia
Aah speet on your haka, you feelthy Kiwi peegs – Anthony Sharwood, The Punch

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AmeriNZ 266 – Dilemma resolved

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I begin today with updates about me—a very important subject, indeed. Then it’s on to New Zealand news before I head to my main topic, how am I going to vote? It’s been a difficult path, but I HAVE decided. Oddly, there’s a connection to US politics. I explain that in some detail. I also have comments to comment on, and that’s certainly varied.

Links for this episode
Dissolution of the 49th Parliament – From Scoop
Tent and sympathy – my blog post on the”occupy” encampment in Auckland
The Third Colony show is scheduled for Saturday, October 22 at 9pm EST (Americas; 2pm Sunday, October 23 NZDT) on FarpointRadio.com.

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