It’s definitely Autumn in New Zealand: Days getting shorter, trees dropping their leaves—and more rain? We’ll know soon. Meanwhile, an important government review was released yesterday.
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Links for this episode
”IPCA release findings of review of the policing at Parliament protest and occupation” – Media Release from Independent Police Conduct Authority
”IPCA received 2000 complaints about police action at Parliament occupation, report debunks several online narratives” – RNZ
”A chaotic day in Wellington, a ‘distraction team’ equipped with safety goggles and ‘gardening gloves’” – Stuff
”Autumnal realities” – My blog post that I mentioned (with photos)
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AmeriNZ 380 – Autumnal revue

Personal Journals

Society & Culture

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Today I start with a brief catch-up, but my main topic is about a new opinion poll that has very bad news for the NZ’s 3-way coalition government. I provide some context as well as talk about what the poll means. And it with that, I managed to get a second podcast episode in April.
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Links for this episode
”Poll: Labour could return to power if election held today” – “1News” (TVNZ)
“NZ: Buyer’s remorse?” – My in-depth post about the poll results.
“Govt’s 36-point plan: What does ‘take decisions’ mean?” – “1News “(TVNZ)
“ACT are deeply affiliated with Atlas Group” – Reddit (r/newzealand) [Note: Sources not yet verified by me]
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AmeriNZ 414 – Circus clowns

This episode has been so very long delayed! I was busy with a lot of little things, and I still am, so this episode isn’t edited. I start with what I did right after my previous episode, then I talk about some more things I was doing, including one that was emotionally challenging. I also did something I was able to do because apparently I’m now officially old. Or, something like that..
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Links for this episode
”My challenging visit to Auckland” – My blog post on my trip to Auckland.
“Seeing the road ahead” – My post about going to the optometrist.
“Reading the stuff ahead of me” – My post about picking up my new glass, including a photo of me in the new glasses.
“It was about change, not coincidence” – My post about getting a Warrant of Fitness for my car.
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AmeriNZ 413 – Eighteenth season

This week I’ve been starting to get back to regular life after my holiday. February is already shaping up to be a busy month. I start today with updates to what I talked about last week, then it’s on to some of the new things I’ve been doing. I’ll be getting stuff done this month, if things go to plan.
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Links for this episode
”The long short month” – My blog post on the start to my February.
“Fiji Trip 2024” – The tag for all trip-related posts (when they’re published).
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AmeriNZ 412 – Returning to normal mode

This episode is about my recent trip with family to Fiji. This is sort of a general update. Next time, back to regular life!
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Links for this episode
”Travelling gratitude” – My blog post on my trip-related gratitude.
“Fiji Trip 2024” – The tag for all trip-related posts (when they’re published).
“The annual increasing number: 65” – My annual birthday blog post, with my selfie.
“Fifteen years later” – My post about the 15th anniversary of our civil union.
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AmeriNZ 411 – Island idyll

It’s nine days until my next birthday, and I’ve been busy, and with varied things. I talk honestly about some of my challenges I have with going clothes shopping. Also, it’s rather hot.
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Links for this episode
”Clothes maketh the sequel” – My blog post on my shopping excursion.
“Heat alert issued for Auckland: ‘Keep hydrated'” – 1 News.
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AmeriNZ 380 – Autumnal revue

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