Stuff Explained

Jul 17 2023 27 ep. 86
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Stuff Explained is a podcast seeking to demystify complicated topics and make news more accessible, more relatable and more understandable.

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Newsable; Do political polls even matter?

Jul 17 2023 27 mins  
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

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

Jul 13 2023 16 mins  
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

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

Feb 12 2023 12 mins  
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

The huge industrial relations shakeup

Feb 05 2023 12 mins  
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 meg

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

Jan 29 2023 13 mins  
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

Why aren't we recycling?

Jan 29 2023 11 mins  
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

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

Jan 22 2023 13 mins  
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

Lunar New Year - water rabbits, treats and traditions

Jan 15 2023 10 mins  
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

The mystery of the office cutlery

Jan 08 2023 7 mins  
There's a thief in your office ... or probably ... lots of them, and they're striking where it matters most; your lunch. Find out what's happening to all the forks in your office, and what it'll take to get them back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wardrobe wars

Dec 25 2022 10 mins  
Christmas presents and holiday sale purchases being squashed into already full wardrobes? Fighting over who should get the most room for shoes? All you need to now about harmoniously sharing a wardrobe with your significant other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices