Beste Petards Podcasts (2024)

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Gazetted: Banning petards and being hoist on them 5:52

3d ago5:52

5:52

Parliament has featured in New Zealand’s official Gazette thrice in three days. Once over a possible referendum to ban fireworks, twice over the removal of an MP who caused fireworks.Von RNZ

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TWTS: Petards are for hoisting, not stabbing 5:16

22d ago5:16

5:16

We don't encounter petards very often anymore. That’s unless we’re being, metaphorically speaking, “hoisted with our own petard.”Von Rebecca Kruth, Anne Curzan

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"It's good to be on the right side of history": Restoring Citizenship Bill passes second reading 5:50

1d ago5:50

5:50

After a robust select committee process, all parties now support a members that would restore New Zealand citizenship to a select group of Samoans who lost it 4 decades ago.Von RNZ

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Government passes RMA reform bill on freshwater 5:52

1d ago5:52

5:52

Among all the government's resource management changes, the Fast-track Bill has received the bulk of attention. This week, a less traversed but equally significant bill from that suite became law.Von RNZ

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What's the 'were' in werewolf? | SPOOKY ETYMOLOGY 50:27

3d ago50:27

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In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dig into the spooky origins of Halloween words. From 'ghosts' and 'ghouls' to 'warlocks' and 'witches', they uncover the hauntingly fascinating roots of supernatural lingo. 🐺 What is the 'were' in werewolf? 🧌 Why is there a 'monster' in 'demonstrate'? 🦇 What does 'vampire' literally mean? These cree…

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Petard hoisting, petard banning 4:56

4d ago4:56

4:56

New Zealand's official newspaper, The Gazette, has mentioned Parliament twice this week. Once to announce an MP was getting the rocket, and once to outline a hope to ban rockets entirely.Von RNZ

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Political messaging: top down, bottom up 15:00

7d ago15:00

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In the Sunday edition of The House Louis Collins talks Ministerial Statements with Chris Penk, and Phil Smith considers messages coming from public to government.Von RNZ

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"A decent conversation": the art of the Ministerial statement 5:45

9d ago5:45

5:45

On Tuesday, the Government made a Ministerial statement about the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui. RNZ's The House sat down with the Minister who made it.Von RNZ

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The submitters, and you. 5:32

10d ago5:32

5:32

Watching people make submissions to select committees about laws can give you an idea of what types of expertise and experience are most useful; and that one of the most crucial might just be... people like you.Von RNZ

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Sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui: Parliament reacts 5:16

11d ago5:16

5:16

Rather than wait for the Opposition to apply for an urgent debate, the Government decided to get in first and on Tuesday, gave a Ministerial Statement on the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui.Von RNZ

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TWTS: In America, it's always hot dog season 5:19

12d ago5:19

5:19

Major League Baseball playoffs and football tailgate season both mean the smell of hot dogs is in the air.Von Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth

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Speaker’s little helpers: Parliament’s other presiding officers 14:49

14d ago14:49

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In sports, you don’t argue with the ref. It’s a similar situation at Parliament with the Speaker. The Speaker isn’t just Gerry Brownlee though. There are four other presiding officers he can rely on to help carry the load.Von RNZ

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Vetting Parliament's Questions 14:52

21d ago14:52

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Attend the session where MPs’ oral questions to the Government are vetted and authenticated by Parliament’s Office of the Clerk.Von RNZ

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Ep 13: 10 times the Olympics went off the deep end! 1:30:28

27d ago1:30:28

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In this episode, the Brain Bubblegum crew look at 10 times the Olympics were insane, hilarious or downright stupid. From the Ancient Olympics, to Paris 2024, we pick over some of the weirder events that have happened at or around the Olympics. Fair warning - there will be olive oil, sweat, blood, hormones, and lots of feathers - some of them a litt…

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Parliament considers a bill about... itself 14:58

28d ago14:58

14:58

On the Sunday edition of The House, Louis and Phil consider a new Bill that reworks much of the legislation that underpins the running of Parliament, including its funding. (This episode combines two weekday episodes on aspects of The Parliament Bill and adds extra content.)Von RNZ

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Parliament gets urgent on sentencing, mining, and charter schools 4:48

1M ago4:48

4:48

With all the talk about the Parliament Bill, The House sheds some light on some of the other items of business at Parliament this week.Von RNZ

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Taking the funding of Parliament off governments 5:28

1M ago5:28

5:28

The Parliament Bill intends to prevent governments from wielding the power of the purse over the bodies that run Parliament. Phil Smith chats with Adrian Rurawhe (Labour) and Ricardo Menendez March (Green).Von RNZ

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"Arcane but really important": Parliament Bill gets special committee 5:39

1M ago5:39

5:39

After years of suggestions for constitutional reform, the Parliament Bill has been introduced. In a rare occurrence at Parliament, a special committee has been set up to examine the bill.Von RNZ

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TWTS: Should we stop utilizing "utilize" and just use "use"? 4:38

1M ago4:38

4:38

There are plenty of people out there who see "utilize" as a pretentious substitute for "use." However, some people are completely comfortable utilizing the verb "utilize."Von Rebecca Kruth, Anne Curzan

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Opposition forcing long debates on short committees 12:41

1M ago12:41

12:41

Opposition MPs have rediscovered an old filibustering tactic and are using it to protest the Government's scanty use of Parliament's select committees.Von RNZ

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Wā Pātai: Māori language week at Parliament 5:13

1M ago5:13

5:13

Parliament was buzzing with te reo this week. With many members using it in Question Time, the translation team certainly would have been busy.Von RNZ

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MPs rediscover a filibustering tactic 6:49

1M ago6:49

6:49

Opposition MPs appear to have rediscovered an old filibustering tactic and are using it to protest the Government's liking for sending bills to select committees for very short periods.Von RNZ

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Why does oxygen have the wrong name? | ELEMENTS 46:57

1M ago46:57

46:57

In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the fascinating stories behind the names of the elements of the periodic table. From gods and mythological creatures to places and famous scientists, discover how history, language, and culture have shaped the names we use in chemistry today. 💨Why does oxygen have the wrong name? 🧌Which elem…

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Budget 2024: Light at the end of the tunnel 4:59

1M ago4:59

4:59

The Government's first budget is finally reaching the end of its long approval process, and it's going to be just in time. You might have thought it was all done and dusted months ago, but Parliament is pretty careful with giving away pocket money.Von RNZ

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TWTS: Yeah, we need to talk about "yay" 4:59

1M ago4:59

4:59

There’s the “yea” in voting “yea” or “nay," and then there’s the celebratory “Yay!" Oh yeah, there's also "yeah."Von Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth

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Leading in opposition & building an alternative government 14:51

1M ago14:51

14:51

Chris Hipkins discusses his formal parliamentary title: Leader of the Opposition, and the very different job of leading in opposition.Von RNZ

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Parsing Question Time answers 4:57

2M ago4:57

4:57

Question Time is the political equivalent of managers being grilled in front of the board, even when the Prime Minister is being quizzed by the opposition. Imagining it as literally that gives a different slant to teasing out the answers, the deflections and obfuscations.Von RNZ

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What does antidisestablishmentarianism mean? | LONG WORDS 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

In this pulchritudinous episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess discuss the longest words in English and beyond: from antidisestablishmentarianism to opadotemachoselachogaleokranioleipsanodrimhypotrimmatosilphiokarabomelitokatakechymenokichlepikossyphophattoperisteralektryonoptekephalliokigklopeleiolagoiosiraiobaphetrag…

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Parliament honours Kiingi Tuheitia 6:35

2M ago6:35

6:35

Parliament adjourned early today in respect for Kiingi Tuheitia, the late leader of the Māori Kingitanga. Before they adjourned there were speeches.Von RNZ

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TWTS: Whoa, is that how you spell "whoa"? 5:08

2M ago5:08

5:08

Whoa, whoa, whoa. There are a lot of ways to spell "whoa."Von Rebecca Kruth, Anne Curzan

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CYP 12 - 60 MPs, 60 accents, 100 opinions 14:02

2M ago14:02

14:02

This week New Zealand’s Parliament hosted the Commonwealth Youth Parliament, bringing youth leaders together from Fiji to the Falklands.Von RNZ

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Why are you such a nincompoop? | INSULTS 35:12

2M ago35:12

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In this episode, Jess and Rob sling some mud as they explore the etymology of insults. 🐳 Does "dork" mean what people say it means? 🤬 Which was Shakespeare's rudest character? 🍆 What exactly is a "plonker"? These dastardly questions answered - and many more - in another Words Unravelled! 🎥WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/60VKgSd3wM0 📕JESS'S BOO…

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TWTS: Your caring about gerunds is noble, but you caring is nice too 4:37

2M ago4:37

4:37

You could say, "I don't like him singing," or you could say, "I don't like his singing." Believe it or not, some folks have very strong feelings about which of those is correct.Von Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth

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Rising costs and rising seas: Parliament’s climate adaptation inquiry 14:55

2M ago14:55

14:55

The Climate Change Commission told members this week that climate adaptation is the "most difficult challenge this country faces over the next century."Von RNZ

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Petitioner reveals NZ First's original fast track bill, with hidden projects 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

Petitions often touch on very human stories, or on tricky philosophical issues. This week, one threw explosive new information into an already contentious debate.Von RNZ

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Do geese see god? | PALINDROMES 28:31

2M ago28:31

28:31

In this episode, Rob and Jess dive headfirst into the topsy-turvy world of palindromes: words, phrases, and numbers that read the same backward and forward. From the humble "wow" to a mind-boggling 1,300-word monster, we've got the subject covered from top to bottom (and back to front). 🔁 What's the longest known palindrome? 🔁 What's the oldest we'…

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Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight 4:37

2M ago4:37

4:37

Parliament's Question Time is a slow-moving boxing match with many rounds. This week one boxer's second stepped into the ring to help. They didn't throw in the towel, but they did try to stop the bout.Von RNZ

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TWTS: The case of "pleaded" v. "pled" 4:04

2M ago4:04

4:04

It's all so grammatically straight forward in the present tense if you plead innocent. Later on though, should you tell people you "pleaded" innocent or "pled" innocent?Von Rebecca Kruth, Anne Curzan

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