An American In Aotearoa

Brian Mowry
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Weekly podcast from the perspective of an American educator living in the Far North of New Zealand

Episodes

  1. 03/13/2023

    "Is that a hitchhiker? Pick 'em up!"

    I wasn't sure what to talk about this week, then I found a hitchhiker on the side of the road.  Fifteen minutes later, I am involved in the internal politics of the local high school, giving advice to a student about how to pressure his administration on a change of lunch policy.  Plus, Willa shares her latest "Fish out of Water" experience. News article on Kaitaia College food poisoning: https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/03/09/raw-chicken-served-at-kaitaia-college-horrific-disgusting-student/ L.A.B. “Take it Away”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3SsgF-q5mQ

  2. 03/02/2023

    My Trip to Auckland (aka. Into the clutches of New Zealand Bureaucracy)

    This week I was able to travel to Auckland to pick up our campervan.  I know it seems easy to transport a vehicle across the globe, but there were some challenges in getting this done.  I'll tell you all about this week. If you are interested in Bella Kalolo (this week's featured artist), check out this music video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFLpaxCsPOs

  3. 02/24/2023

    The Same Conversations

    We tend to view places that are very far away as being very different and exotic.  I have been fortunate to travel and live in places "very far away", and it seems to me that they aren't really that different.  I seem to hear and have the same conversations wherever I am.   Stan Walker and Kings - Feelings https://youtu.be/xulglxV7Zwo Stan Walker's kick ass version - Don't Dream its Over https://youtu.be/UzgKG3Xe8Tc

  4. 02/17/2023

    Whose Land is it and does it matter?

    This week I really was fascinated with the idea of Land.  Is there a difference between the way people from a Western background view "the land" and the way Indigenous and First Nations people view Land?  This is a big question.  But it plays out in a very real and imminent way just down the street from us. Link to Chu Fe's song "Misty Frequencies":  https://youtu.be/sBrToWx1ptA

  5. 02/12/2023 ·  Bonus

    The Five . . . reunites with Special Guest: Ryan Mahoney

    Ryan rejoins Brian and brings his five questions about what it is like living in Aotearoa.

  6. 02/10/2023

    Waitangi Day in Aotearoa

    This week I spent some time reflecting on the founding story of New Zealand after having celebrated Waitangi Day. Was the founding of New Zealand an conquering of a native people or an agreement between two equals?

  7. 02/03/2023

    First day of school New Zealand style

    Today I sit down with my 12 year-old daughter to interview her about her first couple days of school here in Ahipara. Here’s the link to The Bats: https://youtu.be/xC4SX4c50Ig

  8. 01/27/2023

    Cricket in the Northland

    I traveled this weekend to see my first live cricket match. Today I’ll give you my observations on that experience. And we hosted our first New Zealand dinner party. Did we debate NZ politics and talk about Former president Trump? You know we did.

  9. 01/20/2023

    Three observations from this week

    This week I speak about a few keen observations that stand out to me being here in the Far North for three weeks.  I promise, not too much lecturing. Link to Tama Waipara music:  https://youtu.be/T2w1L_thEMI

  10. 01/13/2023

    First Impressions of Life in New Zealand

    We have been in New Zealand for 10 days so it is time to reflect and give the audience our first impressions of our time here so far.   This weeks' featured artist is Tipene Harmer.  https://music.apple.com/us/album/west-side-hori/1260462305?i=1260462852

  11. 01/05/2023

    Moving to New Zealand

    This week Brian talks about the origins of the New Zealand opportunity and how to actual trip played out. This week's artist was Macey Rika.  The song title was Te Hautapu.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/te-hautapu/

  12. Season 1 Trailer

    Introduction

    This is just a quick introduction to "An American in Aotearoa", the new pod chronicling the Mowry family's experience living the the Far North of New Zealand for the first half of 2023.  Remember to check out the Instagram account @brianmowryinNZ and my Twitter @teacher_mowry for updates, pictures, and video clips.

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About

Weekly podcast from the perspective of an American educator living in the Far North of New Zealand

Information

  • Creator
    Brian Mowry
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brian Mowry
  • Show Website
    An American In Aotearoa