RNZ: The Panel

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, Richard Waugh discusses the new options for a memorial to be built for the victims of the 1979 Mt Erebus disaster, with Christchurch looking to be the new preferred location. Finally, some listeners get on the phone to have their say on the 'question of the day'.

Is it time to consider raising GST from 15% to 18%? Tax expert Terry Baucher joins the panel to explain, before Tane Hawkins of Taranaki explains the secret to the success of his award-winning home made hot sauce.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and David Farrar. Employers won't be able to stop staff from talking about their pay in new legislation being backed across the political spectrum, and film fans were outraged at Avondale's Hollywood Cinema when an entirely AI mini film played at the beginning of a screening.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

Tonight Wallace is joined by Dan Brunskill, Ruwani Perera and Tracey Martin as they discuss the main political stories of the week. This time: a rogue letter sent to the UN is highlighting cracks in the Coalition, the fallout of Wellington Mayoral candidate's 'smear' campaign, and a new government warning that bailouts could soon come to an end for the owners of flood-ravaged homes.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, linguistics expert Rory O'Sullivan comes along to get Wallace up to speed on the wonderful world of emojis. Finally, some listeners get on the phone to have their say on the 'question of the day'.

No work. Sh*t pay. Why stay? That's a campaign Victoria University's student association is running to highlight the harsh reality of the local job market for graduates - engagement vice president Adrian Donoghue speaks to the panel. Then they head to Fairlie, where a restored 1961 Hamilton jet is proudly on display.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Liam Hehir and Sue Kedgley. They discuss the government's new plan to ditch open plan classrooms, hearing from Shirley Boys High School principal Tim Grocott. Then, the country's largest needle exchange provider gets its contract pulled after 35 years. What's next for the service?

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Richard Larsen to preview this evening's marlarky.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then he is joined by design historian Michael Smythe for another one of his 'Kiwi Nuggets', this week he looks into the history of the Blunt Umbrella Wallace also hears from listeners who have their own take on the 'question of the day'.

Imagine that instead of your taxes disappearing into the maw of the government, they go straight into your savings account to pay for insurance and heath costs. The Panel hears from one economics professor who says this is the way to combat rising government costs from an aging population. They also talk to Phill Thornhill, the bloke behind Phill's Friendly Farm Services in Hawkes Bay who helps out when farmers need a break.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Tim Batt. Last night Tasman resident Rose Renton told the story of her home being caught in two floods. Could dredging of the Wai-iti River have made a difference? And if so why does the Tasman District Council restrict it? Tonight the Tasman District Council answers Rose's concerns. The Panel also hears from Sue Chetwin, chair of the Grocery Action Group about the Commerce Commission's plans to take legal action against Foodstuffs North Island and its subsidiary Gilmours Wholesale for alleged "cartel behaviour".

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then he heads to Otepoti Dunedin to speak to the owner of a central city bar about a new title the city has been given by an international magazine: Up-and-coming destination for LGBTQI+ people. Wallace also hears from listeners who have their own take on the 'question of the day'.

This half hour the panel speaks to Otago University Public Health professor Nick Wilson about a study showing that many former leaders of the world's nuclear-armed nations were impaired by health conditions while in office. After that, they head to Oamaru, the Victorian capital of New Zealand, where a passionate group of volunteers run a clothing hire service.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Anton Matthews. They head to Tasman where a clean up is underway and residents are asking what could have been done to prevent damage. Then they talk to Matamata Piako Mayor Adrienne Wilcock about the difference in pay for councillors across the motu.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

This half hour the panel hears how some educators are sounding warnings as AI cheating in exams grows and they talk to BJ, who was respnosible for calibrating the cameras on the Mars Expedition Rover for NASA .

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman. They cross first to Nelson where a red rain warning is in place and to Northland. Then they're joined by RespectED Aotearoa chief executive Anita Lowry to discuss the frequency of sexual harrassment incidents in the public service.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then he chats to Queensland University marketing professor Gary Mortimer about ghost kitchens: what are they, how can customers spot them and should they be avoided? Wallace also hears from listeners who have their own take on the 'question of the day'.

This half hour the panel hears from an Auckland University marketing teaching fellow about the future of tertairy study in the AI era, and a dance teacher in Martinborough in charge of the second annual Wuthering Heights mega dance.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch. They begin in Northland where trials in court are set down as far in advance as October 2027, due to a lack of resource and an increase in crime. Then they head round to a range regions for a discussion on the best place to live.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

Tonight Wallace is joined by Guyon Espiner, Maria Slade and Russel Norman as they discuss the main politcal stories of the day. This time: submitters are feeding back on the Regulatory Standards Bill; is the political pendulum a wrecking ball? as according to Stuff's national affairs editor Andrea Vance; and the Covid inquiry is in phase 2 - what are we learning?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. He's joined by linguist Rory O'Sullivan who asks: is criticising mispronunciation 'hypocritical snobbery'? Wallace also hears from listeners who have their own take on the 'question of the day'.

This half hour the panel hears from John McKie, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who is on the board of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service. he repsonds to our story about amputees fed up with the Limb service. And we hear from one Whanganui resident who is complaining that CBD carparks only runs to 90 mins, and thats not enough time to take in the movie at the cimena.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Scott Campbell. According to an expert group designed to advise on future climate change adaptation policy: individuals should not expect payouts if they get flooded. And a new report from a ministerial advisory group says community involvement is needed to fight organsied crime.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, he talks to the New Zealand Army Band's director about their search for a new bass guitarist. Plus we hear from some listeners and their stories about topics discussed in the show.

This half hour the panel hear about a 72-thousand dollar quote for a job that was done for a box of beers and they hear how Auckland Council pulled rank on the legendary berm guy Mark van Kaathoven.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Heather Roy. They discuss evidence given to the Royal Commission on the Government's response to Covid-19 and they hear from the country's biggest provider of support to unenrolled children.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

This half hour the panel talk to the head of Hamilton City Libraries and the creator of a flat sharing app. 

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Heather Roy.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.

This half hour the panel talk to Suzanne Hills, a West Coast resident campaigning against the expansion of the Bathhurst coal mine and they hear from Robyn Cox, professor of literacy and education at The University of Tasmania about why less and less people read bedtime stories to their children.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson. With candidate nominations open today for local body elections, the Panel hears from former Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDoull about how local councils really work. They also talk to Nelson Victory Primary principal Dan George about how an after school programme for former refugees and migrants has had it's funding pulled by the Ministry of Education after 20 years. [picture id="4LKAJE4_Voting_LG_scaled_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]  

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. [picture id="4KNMCI5_Wallace_Chapman_portrait_square_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman. First up is a look ahead to Nights with host Emile Donovan. Then after hearing some feedback, Wallace is joined by Webb's Auction House head of decorative arts Leah Morris to talk about a rare collection of guitars up for sale. Plus we hear from some listeners and their stories about topics discussed in the show. [picture id="4K4U4YR_Guitar_JPG" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

This half hour the panel speak to an exasperated amputee about the state of the ACC-funded artificial limb service, and they head to the small Australian town of Morwell where the infamous mushroom trial is taking place. [picture id="4O6APG0_rnz-2964_3386" crop="16x10" layout="full"] no caption

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andrew Clay and Zoe George. First they speak to the owner of a new tiny house in Motueka Valley which was decimated in last week's floods, Blue's givealittle page is here, and the Takapuna Golf Course general manager about the looming decision to turn it partially into a wetland. [picture id="4K4U4PP_Tiny_house_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. [picture id="4KNMCI5_Wallace_Chapman_portrait_square_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"]