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David Farrier

b. 1982

New Zealand journalist

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About David Farrier

Born 1982. David Farrier is a New Zealand journalist, film director, television actor and actor.

Mister Organ

In 2016, Farrier investigated the controversial car clamping policies of Michael Organ, who enforced parking restrictions for the owner of the Bashford Antiques shop in Auckland's Ponsonby suburb and whose practices had created friction with local residents. He wrote a story about it, which was published by The Spinoff. Farrier subsequently produced a documentary called Mister Organ, which was released on 10 November 2022. Organ eventually sold Bashford Antiques and relocated to Whanganui. On 22 December 2022, all charges were dismissed by the New Zealand family court.

Podcasts From 2013 to 2017, Farrier co-hosted the cryptozoology-focused audio program The Cryptid Factor with comedian Rhys Darby and producers Dan Schreiber and Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck.

In September 2020, he appeared on the podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and thereafter has worked alongside the Armchair umbrella in releasing a podcast series dubbed Armchaired and Dangerous, which discusses popular conspiracy theories.

In May 2022, Farrier launched Flightless Bird, a new podcast for Armchair based upon his observations of American culture after being unable to return to New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, he presented an eight-part podcast for Audible, titled When a Good Man Kills, which covers the story of how boxer Tim "Doc" Anderson murdered his manager, Rick "Elvis" Parker.

Personal life In 2012, Farrier came out as bisexual while discussing the upcoming New Zealand Marriage Amendment Act. He was in a relationship with Grayson Coutts, son of yachtsman Russell Coutts, but they have since separated.

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Auckland University of Technology

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Farrier?

New Zealand journalist

When was David Farrier born?

David Farrier was born on 25 December 1982 in Tauranga.

What is David Farrier's occupation?

David Farrier is a journalist, film director, television actor and actor.

What nationality is David Farrier?

David Farrier is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Farrier

· Wikidata: Q16204856

· DBpedia: David Farrier

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