B-Side Stories

David spoke with Jackson Nieuwland – a genderqueer writer, editor and librarian from Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Their debut poetry collection 'I Am A Human Being' was published last month and is available from Compound Press.

Caroline from Sustainability Trust talks to B Sides about community gardening in Wellington, being a late bloomer with gardening, and her top tip for snail eradication!

Dr Marion Leighton talks to B Sides about the long-term health gains from active transport and micro-mobility, and why doctors are promoting active and safe transport in Wellington.

Tam talks to Laura in the studio about the Covid-19 response in Wellington, fixing the city's pipes and water systems, and about some of her recent media appearances including about 'private council briefings'. She gives a good insight into how she's finding being a City Councillor, and talks about her efforts to get more community connection and engagement in political issues.

Tam is encouraging those interested in helping with the Covid-19 response to support isolated people to reach out to the Wellington Student Volunteer Army, or the VUWSA on facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/WellySVA/

Writer and performer Freya Daly Sadgrove spoke with David about her new book 'Head Girl', line breaks and making live poetry performances events to remember.

Perrine headed along to Wellington Curtain Bank's 10th birthday party to hear about the difference that upcycled curtains are making to people and the environment in Wellington.

Tyler Dunkel tells B Sides about the Wellington Pride Festival - what makes our festival so special and how this great rainbow of events all fit in together!

Tim McDougall tells Perrine and Laura about raising hell and raising funds for the Owen Street skatespot.

With music by Stalker, Ayn Randy,Total Ruin.

Author and performer Eamonn Marra came on to talk to David about his debut book '2000ft Above Worry Level' – available now at your favourite independent book store.

Image courtesy Unity Books

Daniela Fuenzalida, one of the Aro Valley community coordinators, talks to Katia about what is coming up in the 2020 Aro Fair and why it is great to volunteer.