AmeriNZ Podcast

A gay American-born New Zealander talks about life in a land he wasn'r born in, and all that means.

AmeriNZ 422 – Cool heat

The air conditioning system was installed this week, and so far so good! I also give an evaluation of the blinds I had installed. But, what about the window screens? Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for all … Continue reading →

11-21
23:59

AmeriNZ 421 – Thirty years

This past weekend I marked 30 years living in New Zealand. November 2, 1995 was also the day Nigel and I always considered our anniversary because it’s when our life together began. After that, I talk about what happened after … Continue reading →

11-04
24:21

AmeriNZ 420 – Season of change

In the previous episode, I made a prophecy! Mind you, I didn’t know that at the time, so up first today I talk about what happened. Basically, big changes are coming. Be sure to Like the AmeriNZ Facebook Page for … Continue reading →

09-30
13:36

AmeriNZ 419 – My bumpy ride

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 … Continue reading →

05-23
14:03

AmeriNZ 418 – Podcasting for 18 years

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, … Continue reading →

03-28
21:42

AmeriNZ 417 – Happy New Year

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 … Continue reading →

01-01
17:12

AmeriNZ 416 – Presently

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 … Continue reading →

12-13
16:23

AmeriNZ 415 – Not Present

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 … Continue reading →

12-06
18:23

AmeriNZ 414 – Circus clowns

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 … Continue reading →

04-30
21:55

AmeriNZ 413 – Eighteenth season

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 … Continue reading →

04-26
28:07

AmeriNZ 412 – Returning to normal mode

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 … Continue reading →

02-02
19:21

AmeriNZ 411 – Island idyll

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 … Continue reading →

01-26
28:03

AmeriNZ 410 – Nine days to go

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 … Continue reading →

01-12
19:49

AmeriNZ 409 – The holidays were good

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 … Continue reading →

01-03
15:27

AmeriNZ 408 – The year winds down

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 … Continue reading →

12-20
17:36

AmeriNZ 407 – The circus begins

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 … Continue reading →

12-06
19:26

AmeriNZ 406 – Interregnum continues

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 … Continue reading →

11-15
17:38

AmeriNZ 405 – Pensive week

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 … Continue reading →

11-03
14:21

AmeriNZ 404 – My day of labour

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 … Continue reading →

10-25
15:52

AmeriNZ 403 – The tide goes out

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 … Continue reading →

10-18
15:47

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