Two months later, and I’m back. I begin by talking about sad news that, for some unknown reason, I didn’t mention last time. Next, I update what I talked about last time. I even share a helpful hint! Everything is now up to date, so the next episode, whenever it is, can be all-new. Yay? Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode ”Another loss for the family” – My blog post on our loss “Another friend is gone” – My post reflecting on Ramble Redhead ”U...
May 23, 2025•14 min
Today is the eighteenth anniversary of this podcast, and the fact that today I’m releasing a new episode about that surprises me more than anyone. I talk about the anniversary first, then about what my barriers to podcasting have been, and then on to a very positive and important personal change I made in January. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode ”I’m going to live” – My blog post on why I started walking ”I’ve been walking, yes indeed” – M...
Mar 28, 2025•22 min
Happy New Year! This is my first podcast of 2025, and I begin by telling you about my holidays and some of what I got up to. As usual I have a few side stories: It may be a new year, but it’s the same old me! Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode ”Boxing Day done right” – My blog post on Boxing Day ”Mowing to knowing” – My blog post on things mowing taught me “It was definitely a year” – My post reflecting on this year Get AmeriNZ Podcast free o...
Jan 01, 2025•17 min
This week I expand on what I was talking about last week, because not all anniversaries this year are bad! Actually, not all potential triggers turn you that way, either. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode ”Good things, too” – My blog post on a good anniversary this year ”Time becomes our ally” – My blog post on triggers that weren’t “Let the annual inquisition begin for 2024” – My blog post for this year’s “Ask Arthur” series Get AmeriNZ Pod...
Dec 13, 2024•16 min
Well, I managed to get in one more podcast before the end of 2024! My first topic is what’s been going on with me, in short, it’s not been a good year for me, for a lot of reasons. Then it’s all about some of what I’ve been up tp lately. Will I manage to get in another episode this year? Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode Paul (“Archerr”) Armstrong’s obituary ”Lost in the weeds” – My first blog post on my challenges seen through mowing “Crazy...
Dec 06, 2024•18 min
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. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. 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...
Apr 30, 2024•22 min
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.. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode ”My challenging visit...
Apr 26, 2024•28 min
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. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. 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-...
Feb 02, 2024•19 min
This episode is about my recent trip with family to Fiji. This is sort of a general update. Next time, back to regular life! Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. 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 annivers...
Jan 26, 2024•28 min
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. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode ”Clothes maketh the sequel” – My blog post on my shopping excursion. “Heat alert issued for Auckland: ‘Keep hydrated'” – 1 News . Get AmeriNZ Podcast free on Apple Podcasts...
Jan 12, 2024•20 min
I had good holidays this year because I actually had some this year! I was alone on Christmas last year, and I’ve almost always seen in the New Year alone, but this year I was with the family. I have a lot of little chores I plan to get done over the next couple of weeks, during what’s the quietest time of the year. I forgot to mention that I had another series of “Ask Arthur” blog posts last month. (link below). Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this ep...
Jan 03, 2024•15 min
Today was predicted to be the hottest day of the summer so far, and it was for some areas. I haven’t done much since the last episode, mostly routine stuff, but sometimes that, too, is my life, One thing I did was fix this site, so there’s that. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode “The heat is on” – My blog post about the warm/hot weather. “Memories shared, forgotten, and reviewed” – My post on things that happened on December 18 over several ...
Dec 20, 2023•18 min
New Zealand finally has a circus—whoops!— I meant a government. The three parties finally managed to strike a coalition deal. The new parliament was sworn-in this week, and everything now begins. I talk about that first. By the way, I was right: The tradition of not entering the Debating Chamber goes back to the time of Cromwell, because of Charles 1. Then, I talk about what I’ve been up to, especially how busy I’ve been. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links fo...
Dec 06, 2023•19 min
New Zealand still doesn’t have a government—that is, the new government hasn’t been able to strike a coalition deal yet. I talk about that first. Then, I talk about what I’ve been up to, including updates to some things I’ve talked about in recent episodes. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode “New Zealand’s in between days” – The blog post I mentioned, with more detail on this interregnum period. “New Zealand’s three ring circus” – My post the...
Nov 15, 2023•18 min
I had a reflective week or two because of the anniversary this past week: Tuesday was the tent anniversary of the day Nigel and I were married, and Thursday was the 28th anniversary of the day in 1995 that I arrived in New Zealand to live, the day that Nigel and I began our life together. I talk about that first. Then, I talk about the final results of New Zealand’s General Election, and some of what that means. I also tell you the truth about what the results actually show, a view not usually p...
Nov 03, 2023•14 min
New Zealand’s Labour Day Holiday was this past Monday, and I laboured—and laboured. I’m plotting—sorry, planning a new project that—well, we’ll see. Finally, I have a lighthearted way to end the episode. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode “My labouring day” – My blog post about how I spent the public holiday “Tomatoes and blessings” – A post on Labour Day memories “Falling numbers” – Just a slice-of-life story with something I thought was fun...
Oct 25, 2023•16 min
Today’s episode is about the results of the New Zealand General Election—it’s not as simple as what most news reports are saying. After that, I have plans for this week. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode “Election Day 2023 has ended” – My blog post after the polls closed on Election Day “The (political) end is here” – My post on the preliminary election results “The trouble ahead” – My first blog post about the implications of the election “...
Oct 18, 2023•16 min
The New Zealand General Election finishes tomorrow—finally! As I said last week, no one has any idea what’s going to happen, but it’s likely to be very close whatever it is. I also update a bit from last week, and tell you about my technological win. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode “Getting on the bus” – My blog post about how I vote “Port Waikato by-election to follow general election after ACT candidate’s death” – Stuff “Pōti ahau – I vo...
Oct 13, 2023•17 min
I lost several days last week after I hurt myself. Oops. I talk about that first today, and then a bit about the New Zealand General Election because Advance Voting began on Monday. It’ll be interesting to see what happens (which is a nice way of saying no one has any idea what’s going to happen). Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all things AmeriNZ. Links for this episode “Brushing away chores” – My blog post about those brushes “Noting the not everyday stuff” – My blog post about t...
Oct 05, 2023•17 min
