Jewels From NZ
Episodes
32 - Pōhutakawa Tree
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Meri Kirihimete or Merry Christmas. I want to share Aotearoa New Zealand's Christmas Tree with you all. The mighty and beautiful Pōhutakawa....
31 - Let's Visit Queenstown
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! We need to talk about Queenstown, a place of great beauty with no one to gaze upon it right now. Let's all visit together in the only way I k...
10 Glitter - RPG Updates
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Welcome to a Glitter Episode. Julz has been up to a lot of RPG lately and she has a whole episode of stories and games to catch you up on.&nb...
30 Scary Stories - The Wellington Edition
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Spooky Season had me listening to scary stories, so I collected some local ones to share with you! I'm taking you on a tour and all of these ...
09 Glitter - Apologies & Compliments
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Disaster strikes but I'm kept going with the support of an amazing community. Here's to no more PC problems.
29 Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Welcome back, just in time for Māori Language Week 2020. I sit down to chat with some amazing local teachers pouako from Cannons Creek Prima...
31 RPG A DAY - Experience
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This has been a truly amazing experience. Thank you. I hope you've enjoyed the journey. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting mo...
30 RPG A DAY - Portal
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we travel by Portal. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her...
29 RPG A DAY - Ride
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today takes us on a ride. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her ...
28 RPG A DAY - Close
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today things are getting close. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducin...
27 RPG A DAY - Favor
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today both Kyra and Julz have a Favor to ask. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz...
26 RPG A DAY - Strange
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Strange. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her characte...
25 RPG A DAY - Lever
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today pulls a Lever. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her chara...
24 RPG A DAY - Humour
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today brings Humour. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her chara...
23 RPG A DAY - Edge
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is on the Edge. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her char...
22 RPG A DAY - Rare
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Rare. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her character K...
21 RPG A DAY - Push
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a Push. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her character...
20 RPG A DAY - Investigate
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we Investigate. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her char...
19 RPG A DAY - Tower
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take on Tower. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her ch...
18 RPG A DAY - Meet
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today has Meet. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her character ...
17 RPG A DAY - Comfort
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today brings Comfort. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her char...
16 RPG A DAY - Dramatic
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is very Dramatic. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her ch...
15 RPG A DAY - Frame
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a Frame. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her characte...
RPG A DAY - HALFWAY THANKS
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to give some thanks at the halfway point. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG....
14 RPG A DAY - Banner
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today shows a Banner. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her char...
13 RPG A DAY - Rest
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today brings a well needed rest. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introduci...
12 RPG A DAY - Message
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today brings message. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her char...
11 RPG A DAY - Stack
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a Stack. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her characte...
10 RPG A DAY - Want
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is about Want. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her chara...
09 RPG A DAY - Light
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today brings Light. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her charac...
08 RPG A DAY - Shade
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today throws Shade. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her charac...
07 RPG A DAY - Couple
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is for Couple. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her chara...
06 RPG A DAY - Forest
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today a Forest grows. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her char...
05 RPG A DAY - Tribute
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today requires Tribute. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her ch...
04 RPG A DAY - Vision
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today brings Vision. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her chara...
03 RPG A DAY - Thread
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's prompt is Thread. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her ...
02 RPG A DAY - Change
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is about Change. Its a Jewels from NZ Takeover as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her cha...
01 RPG A DAY - Beginning
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Its a Jewels from NZ TAKEOVER as August brings the exciting month long creative exploration of RPG. Julz is introducing her character Kyra Fellglade a...
08 Glitter - Gaming & Explosions
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Welcome to a Glitter Episode where I tell you a story about a Horrifying PC explosion and some amazing gaming and introduce the Pollys Angel...
28 Happy Matariki
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Today I want to remember what we've lost and celebrate what we have achieved to wipe the old year out and start afresh. Let's do it together ...
07 Glitter - Games & Sanity
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Welcome to a Glitter Episode. I'm talking about games I've been playing, games I'm still fussing over and some cool gaming news! It's all RPG...
27 A Syrupy Story
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Golden Syrup is the sticky sweetness that is being celebrated in this episode. So come along for a sugary ride. Along with a little bit of ne...
06 Glitter - Making Marina, Part Two
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Today I'm sharing the second half of a conversation I had with Joe Richter from TTRPG Podcast Hindsightless about making my 20th Level Pathfi...
26 World Famous in New Zealand
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aroha nui. Kia Ora! Today we're talking about the drink that's World Famous in New Zealand since ages ago... that's right, Lemon & Paeroa or L&...
05 Glitter - HELP!? Building RPG *Spoilers*
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Welcome to a Glitter Episode! Today I'm asking for your help. MASSIVE SPOILER WARNINGS on this episode. Joey, I'm looking at you. I'm w...
25 Big Things
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! I’m going to tell you about one of my favorite silliness that is on display for you as you travel the country, showing our kiwi humor and p...
04 Glitter - Back and Rambling
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Welcome to a Glitter Episode So I come back to podcasting sheepishly as I feel incredibly guilty about not having the mental strength to do i...
24 - Size Matters!
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Today we're talking Aotearoa New Zealand Geography because everyone thinks we're a little country where the weather is always the same. I'm h...
03 Glitter - Bubbly Messages
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the world goes to ... what else is there to do but run a bath and answer voice messages? In the Anchorites community I mix with the challenge was...
23- Do The Hokey Pokey!
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You put the ingredients in, you take the microphone out*, you take Julz needing sugar and you shake it all about. You do the Hokey Pokey and you talk ...
02 Glitter - Dark and Sad
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Welcome to a Glitter Episode where Julz gets personal. This one is an apology for going away and an explaination, as well as a plea for help....
01 Glitter - Love & Death
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Welcome to a Glitter Episode! Here I ramble about topics that interest me, answer call ins and tell you all about my crazy life. These may me...
22 - Mountains of Sir Ed
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Sir Edmund Hillary is perhaps the Best Known New Zealander for his many adventuring achievements, but do you really know the man? I'm pulling...
Be My Valentine
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora lovelies! Welcome to the first “Insert name here” episode of Jewels from NZ where I talk (hear rant or debate or ramble) about random topi...
21 - The Haka
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! This weeks episode is powerful and threatening. A native war cry that strikes fear into enemies hearts to this day. That’s right. We’re t...
20 Waitangi Day
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Waitangi Day. It’s a National Holiday, a commemoration of the Treaty which formed Aotearoa New Zealand into what it is today, for better or...
19 January TTRPG Wins!
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! This is an episode where I apologise for being absent lately and explain where I've been and what I've going on, as well as letting you in on...
18 Pavlova Party!
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fluffy, sweet and has a tempestuous history ... no I’m not talking about myself. Haha. Although it is my birthday so I think that deserves ca...
BONUS: Christmas Special
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas Desserts, Music and Family Traditions. It’s like walking down memory lane with my sister Bridget in this episode, filled with bonus cute f...
16: Christmas With Tito
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to meet the second guest of Jewels from NZ, so welcome to Comedian and Father of Many; Tito Caldwell! We talk Beach Cricket and BBQ’s wh...
15: Christmas With Conan
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is coming and what better way to spend the time, than with friends. So... meet the first guest of Jewels from NZ: Conan McKegg! We talk a lo...
14: Geologically Dynamic
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! The Pacific Ocean Ring of Fire, sitting atop the Pacific tectonic plates is responsible for 90% of the world’s earthquakes and 75% of the w...
13: Wicked Waka Wrangling
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They say that the first explorer to reach Aoteaora NZ was Kupe. He drowned his cousin, stole his wife and his boat and set out to discover Aotearoa. I...
12: Sweet as a Kūmara!
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! You say sweet as... well sweet as what? Sweet as a sweet potato of course! It's time to dig into the facts of our tuberous dinner staple and ...
11: Māori Mythology - It's Storytime!
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora. Hello and Welcome. E noho! Sit! I have a kōrero or story for you today. The Māori kōrero of Creation. There is aroha or love, whanua or fa...
10: Things That Go Boom
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! The 5th of November isn't just the date that this episode is being released, it's also the date of Guy Fawkes, a weird not really NZ celebrat...
09: Bird of the Year 2019
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! This week in NZ is the kick off of the most important popularity contest we have in the whole country: Bird of the Year. Everyone gets into i...
08: Money for Nothing, Birds for Free
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora, welcome to Jewels from NZ! Today I talking about Money, Money, MONEY! The NZD, Kiwi Dollar or Tāra o Aotearoa. I go over a quick history and...
07 Rugby: Ruck and Roll
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! This week we need to talk about how our All Blacks are in the Quarter Finals of the Rugby World Cup and I have faith that this year we'll be ...
06 Adventure Awaits!
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! We're plummeting at speed into the adrenalin pumping sports that make New Zealand so famous for being a top Adenture Tourism destination. I'm...
05 Marmite: Black Gold or Nasty Tar?
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Haere mai! Hello! Welcome! Marmite can absolutely divide a room, or even a nation. But it's a fascinating breakfast spread and I'm a massive ...
04 Kiwi Slang? Sweet As!
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! It's time to teach you to talk like a New Zealander, bro. Give it a go! She'll be right. Nek minnit you'll be skux as, au. Chur. This week ...
03 Language: A Culture Map
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! In this episode I’m talking languages. Four of them. Three official and one teaser. I dive into the history of our three official languages...
02 A Kiwi by any other name...
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora! Julz is back with a second official episode talking about: Why are New Zealander's called Kiwi's anyway? It's also Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori ...
01 In The Bonds of Love We Meet
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora! In the first official episode of Jewels from NZ I’m going to talk NZ music... well, the New Zealand Anthem anyway. There's a little history...
Begin at the Beginning
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! It's nice to meet you because that's what this episode is about. We're going on a cute first date and getting to know one another. Well... mostly ...