Dave Armstrong
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today Dave is looking at three issues facing Wellington right now. COVID in the Capital is on the top of his list, followed by the city's spatial plan and the ongoing dramas with the buses. Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
The post review ructions at Wellington City council. . Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Wellington writer Dave Armstrong talks about the march in the city protesting ongoing danger and sexual violence encountered by women and the ongoing bus dramas the Capital has been enduring. Audio
Selling part of Wellington's library to solve financial woes
Dave Armstrong talks to Jesse about an idea that's been floated to sell off half of Wellington's beleaguered Central Library in order to raise money to quake strengthen the remainder of the building.
…Wellington's venues, housing and parking woes
Wellington based writer Dave Armstrong looks at a new report out on Wellington's performing venues, the escalating prices of houses and rents, and the problem of parking in the city. He may have a… Audio
Toxic sludge in Wellington prompts concerns
Yet again Wellington's infrastructure has failed, with human faeces pouring down the streets. Audio
Has Wellington lost its mojo?
Wellingtonian Dave Armstrong joins The Panel to weigh in on claims that New Zealand's capital city is losing its mojo. Audio
What happened to political tv satire?
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern's pandemic response has been mocked in a UK satire show. The Panel asks why there is so little television political satire in New Zealand these days. Audio
Angst in Wellington over the Draft Spatial Plan
Wellington writer Dave Armstrong has been looking at the controversy over the Wellington Council's Draft Spatial Plan. Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Dave Armstrong looks at the pedestrianisation of Wellington's CBD post lockdown. Audio
Wellington introduces 30km zones in CBD
Most of Wellington's Central Business District now has a 30km speed limit in the hopes it will make the central city more 'people-friendly' and encourage more cyclists. Audio
Bus-spotting: Catching the bus post-lockdown
As we emerge from lockdown, many New Zealanders will be wondering how the bus system will cope on Monday. We speak to Dave Armstrong. Audio
Wellington's Trolley Buses won't get refurbished
Wellington's fleet of trolley buses will not be retro-fitted after all. Audio
Council races heating up in Wellington
Time for a look at the capital! And quite what's going on down there when it comes to local government elections. Audio
Solving the world's problems - Dave Armstrong
One of the great conundrums of the age - e-scooters...800 of them have been on trail for the last two weeks in the capital, and columnist Dave Armstrong has had a go. Audio
Wellington bus cancellations
Last Sunday if you wanted to catch a bus in Wellington there's a very good chance you would have been out of luck as 58 bus services were cancelled. Audio
Modern Day Anzac Story
Traveling to Anzac Cove for commemorations is almost a pilgrimage for many New Zealanders. It’s a chance to acknowledge those who stood there before us. Playwright Dave Armstrong’s new piece Anzac Eve… Audio
Are New Zealand Playwrights representing our nation honestly on stage?
Are New Zealand Playwrights representing our nation honestly on stage? Audio
Rescue industry stalwart backs convicted pilot
A stalwart of the rescue industry says the helicopter pilot who saved a hunter while his licence was suspended should not have been charged with breaking civil aviation rules. Audio
Why the CAA took action against a helicopter pilot
The Civil Aviation Authority says it may not have charged a pilot who rescued an injured hunter despite not being cleared to fly, if he had not lied about his actions. Audio