AmeriNZ 348 – Midyear

amerinz_podcast_1400x1400-2016We’re in the second half on 2019 already! I talk briefly about that before going to NZ news, specifically, some recent changes that will affect tourists coming to New Zealand. There was also a weird rightwing social media freakout over a cake. Plus a couple other stories, along with a “me” update.

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Links for this episode
“At the midpoint” – My blog post on the midpoint of this year
“Information about the NZeTA” – NZ Immigration
“Paying the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy” – NZ Immigration
“Americans will need a travel document to enter New Zealand, starting Oct. 1”Washington Post
“It’s just cake” – My blog post on the rightwing overreaction to the NZ Prime Minister making a cake.
“ACT Party rebrand: no name change, will focus on repealing hate speech laws”Stuff
“One pipe dream fantasy remains” – My most recent blog post about the rightwing “Christian” parties in NZ.
“Sunny is eleven” – My blog post about Sunny’s birthday.
“Teatotaling test” – My blog post about trying no-alcohol wines.

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AmeriNZ 330 – Sunny Day

amerinz_podcast_1400x1400-2016TWO episodes within one week? What is this madness?! Well, I had some new audio equipment I wanted to try out, so why not do a real podcast instead of merely tests? That’s what I thought, anyway.

Today’s title refers to the fact that today is our dog Sunny’s ninth birthday. She even says hello at one point. Apart from that, it’s talk about New Zealand’s upcoming elections. Finally, a few updates, including a little bit about what equipment I was testing and why.

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Links for this episode
Sunday’s ninth birthday photo – From my Instagram
“No surprises there: Shane Jones is NZ First candidate in Whangarei”New Zealand Herald
”Political Roundup: Will Shane Jones be NZ First’s Trump card?”New Zealand Herald
”NZ First’s Shane Jones has ‘ability to be New Zealand’s Donald Trump’ – political commentator”1 News Now
”Let’s not weaponise homophobia against allies” – Phil Quin
”New Zealanders’ concerns highlighted in run to election: Poverty and the gap between rich and poor is the single biggest issue facing New Zealand and the World according to New Zealanders” – Roy Morgan Research
Blue Microphones Icicle – The thing I bought and used today (scroll down to see it)
ArcherRadio – My friend returns to podcasting

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AmeriNZ 311 – Springy

amerinz_podcast_150x150This episode is a bit of a catch-up—except that I mainly skip over the updates (you can ask in the comments about anything you want an update on). My first main topic is the controversy, reported internationally, when women MPs were expelled from a session of Parliament when they shared their personal stories of sexual assault, arising from NZ’s gutless prime minister, John Key, saying outrageous—and outrageously offensive—things in Parliament.

When I move on to personal topics, it’s the story of the recent medical challenges of our furbaby Sunny, and also why I talked about it at all.

A few other minor things round out this episode, and possibly set the stage for future episodes. And, yes, there will be future episodes. Sooner or later.

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Link for this episode
No Kiwi rapists or murderers on Christmas IslandNZ Herald
Female MPs’ protest over John Key ‘rapist’ remarks make global headlinesStuff
John Key doesn’t care about rape victims (he doesn’t much care about women and children at all) By Hadassah Grace
6 Times John Key Lied This Week – NZ Labour Party
John Key’s do’s and don’ts list when it comes to detainees By Gordon Campbell

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AmeriNZ 244 – And resume

I’m back after my summer holiday. First up, things in the New Zealand news, including the mine disaster and a controversy about free WiFi. Then it’s time for updates about my favourite topic—me! Yes, I’m kidding. After talking a bit about the holidays, it’s on to the arrival of our new furbaby, Sunny. I have a plethora of phone messages (an advantage to being away a month!), then a written comment. I mention Christmas cards, too—including next year.
Link for this episode
NZ journalists: Homophobic or lazy? (my blog post on the coverage of the McDonald’s controversy)
Ramblin’ with Roger – Roger Green’s blog
Episode 132 – Interview with Arthur of AmeriNZ (part one of the 2007 episodes I mentioned)
Episode 133 – Part 2 of Interview with Arthur of AmeriNZ

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