Stuff Explained

Stuff

Stuff Explained is a podcast seeking to demystify complicated topics and make news more accessible, more relatable and more understandable.

  1. 17/07/2023

    Newsable; Do political polls even matter?

    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

    27 min

  2. 13/07/2023

    Newsable: How to celebrate Matariki, and why it's still controversial for some

    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

    16 min

  3. 12/02/2023

    Valentine's Day: Why the cupids and anonymous messages?

    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

    12 min

  4. 05/02/2023

    The huge industrial relations shakeup

    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

    13 min

  5. 30/01/2023

    Coping in a Crisis - a special edition for the summer storms

    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

    14 min

  6. 29/01/2023

    Why aren't we recycling?

    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

    12 min

  7. 22/01/2023

    What is the metaverse, and what's it actually for?

    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

    13 min

  8. 15/01/2023

    Lunar New Year - water rabbits, treats and traditions

    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

    11 min
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Stuff Explained is a podcast seeking to demystify complicated topics and make news more accessible, more relatable and more understandable.

Fitxa tècnica

  • Canal
    Stuff
  • Creació
    Stuff Audio
  • Anys en actiu
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodis
    27
  • Copyright
    © Stuff 2022
  • Lloc web del programa
    Stuff Explained

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