David Downs
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and David Downs Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and David Downs. First up, has the first concrete step in peace in Gaza been reached, or is this yet another serving of… Audio
A-Zof Aotearoa: Inventions
From the 40-hour working week and Daylight Savings time, Jet Boats, and the whistle, all the way through to splitting the atom and creating the virtual cow fence... The history of inventing runs deep… Audio
Soft power, sneaky marketing
How New Zealand manages to develop brand awareness without spending a fortune on advertising itself. Audio
The Panel with Nikki Bezzant and David Downs Part 2
In part two, gone is the petrol tax, say hello to road user charges for everyone. But will that lead to more costs for some drivers? Then, to the mighty Manawatu, where comedic icon Fred Dagg's… Audio
The Panel with Nikki Bezzant and David Downs Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nikki Bezzant and David Downs To begin, Wellington councillors have voted against a $7 million fence for the waterfront, after staff… Audio
The Panel with David Downs and Nalini Baruch Part 2
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs and Nalini Baruch. Audio
The Panel with David Downs and Nalini Baruch (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs and Nalini Baruch. Audio
The Panel with David Downs and Sue Kedgley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs and Sue Kedgley. They discuss additional funding to boost urgent and after-hours healthcare in the regions, the community… Audio
The Panel with David Downs & Paula Penfold (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs & Paula Penfold. The trio discuss Mark Tele'a choosing to play in Japan over the All Blacks. Plus how to tell if your chopping… Audio
The Panel with David Downs & Paula Penfold (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs & Paula Penfold. The trio discuss Andrew Little throwing his hat in the ring in the Wellington mayoralty race. Plus the… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss President Donald Trump's desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico and an Ashburton resident… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss a new report suggesting retirees will need alternative savings and that spark in interest in security… Audio
Cabinet signs off late payment rules for government departments
It will soon be mandatory for government departments to pay invoices within ten days, a move the government says will help small businesses and improve productivity. Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a proposal to toll a new highway over the Tararua Ranges, whether taking a 10 minute meditation break at work… Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a Cabinet directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focusses solely on need, not race, and the… Audio
After nearly 30 years, the government is ditching strict GMO rules
The government announced a reversal to laws that effectively banned gene modification technology in New Zealand. Proponents of the change say it will save lives Audio
After nearly 30 years, the government is ditching strict GMO rules
The government announced a reversal to laws that effectively banned gene modification technology in New Zealand. Proponents of the change say it will save lives
AudioThe Panel with Alexia Russell and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and David Downs discuss why New Zealand is one of just two high-income countries that allow direct advertising of branded medicines… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and David Downs discuss the Government's plan to end to the country's nearly 30-year ban on genetically engineered or modified… Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and David Downs discuss the prospect of Meta pulling ads in light of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill and tourists threatening… Audio