Episodios

  • Newsable; Do political polls even matter?

    Newsable; Do political polls even matter?
    Jul 17 2023
    They'll be everywhere in the next couple of months - polls trying to predict what our next government might look like. But how do people who aren't statisticians read polls, and get some useful data out of them? Join the Newsable team and a panel of experts for this special episode explaining polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Newsable: How to celebrate Matariki, and why it's still controversial for some

    Newsable: How to celebrate Matariki, and why it's still controversial for some
    Jul 13 2023
    Welcome to this Newsable / Stuff Explained crossover episode, talking Matariki. It's our country's newest public holiday so do we really know what it's about? Stuff Pou Tiaki Matua Carmen Parahi joined us to discuss all things celebrating the event, and discuss some of the reactions to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 m
  • Valentine's Day: Why the cupids and anonymous messages?

    Valentine's Day: Why the cupids and anonymous messages?
    Feb 12 2023
    Was there ever a Saint Valentine or is Valentine's Day really based on a fertility festival? Who made the day so popular and why so we send anonymous messages, chocolates and flowers? Stuff Explained digs into the history and traditions of Valentine's Day with AUT's Professor Lorna Piatti-Farnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • The huge industrial relations shakeup

    The huge industrial relations shakeup
    Feb 5 2023
    Just before Christmas there was a massive shake up in employment law with the Fair Pay Agreement coming into force law. The new legislation allows for nation wide settlements and has been described as the most significant change in 30 years. Stuff Senior Business reporter, Dileepa Fonseca explains what's it all about and how it will work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Coping in a Crisis - a special edition for the summer storms

    Coping in a Crisis - a special edition for the summer storms
    Jan 30 2023
    A special episode on how to cope in a crisis as thousands contemplate huge repair and clean up efforts and others others face rebuilding their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m
  • Why aren't we recycling?

    Why aren't we recycling?
    Jan 29 2023
    Most of New Zealand's 17 million tonnes of waste unbelievably still goes to landfill. Stuff Explained hears from a waste expert about what more needs to be done to change our dumping habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • What is the metaverse, and what's it actually for?

    What is the metaverse, and what's it actually for?
    Jan 22 2023
    What is the metaverse, how will you use it .. and how will it use you? The next evolution of online interaction isn't just coming, it's already here - so are you ready? Tech commentator Ian Howard joins the pod to explain the ins and outs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Lunar New Year - water rabbits, treats and traditions

    Lunar New Year - water rabbits, treats and traditions
    Jan 15 2023
    The Lunar New Year is a huge time for Chinese communities here, and around the world, to gather in family to mark the special occasion. We explore the traditions from food and festivities, to zodiac signs and lucky money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m