RNZ: The Panel

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by NZME'S Jonathan Milne, government relations consultant Holly Bennett and RNZ's Guyon Espiner. They discuss: first timer Orini Kaipara's victory over established Labour MP Peeni Henare in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election; former Labour MP Stuart Nash's appearance at the NZ First conference and his subsequent comments about women; former PM Geoffery Palmer's interview where he stated democracy is in a fragile position and "Pav-gate", the 44 thousand dollars spent to send Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese to the top of a mountain to eat pavlova.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: our in house linguistics expert Rory O'Sullivan is back with more exciting facts about the world of words and a look ahead to Te Wiki o te Reo Maori.

In part two, Motueka ward ACT Local candidate Dave Ross has fallen foul of election rules by having hoardings that are too big. His solution: cut them in half and position them a few centermentres away from each other. Then, a new suburb in Christchurch is riled up over its lack of footpaths - why hasn't the council planned for them?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Allan Blackman First up, reality TV queen Julie Christie has been given exclusive police access behind the scenes to produce a documentary on the Tom Phillips case. It's sparked plenty of criticism - including from Tom Phillips' sister. Then, a select committee hearing submissions in the Online Casino Bill has heard how kiwis will be flooded with ads encouraging them to gamble at online casinos,

Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Lucy Walker to preview this evening's show.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Wallace talsk to Panel Plus regular Emma Gleason about the recent passing of Giorgio Armani and how he revolutionised fashion.

In part two, it looks like momentum is building for more charter schools, eight have already started this year with three others set to open at the start of next year. What is the case for and against them? And Dunedin fencer Galen Monks was surprised to find he won the emerging talent award at the Fencing Contractors Association New Zealand industry awards in Taupo last month. The Panel learns from galen all the tricks of the trade.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Ian Powell. First up, there's a strong warning from the Public Service Commissioner to primary school teachers that they'll hurt students and their families if they go on strike. Then, are the days of the election hoardings over? An NZ Herald editorial says they are outdated. Will you miss them if they go?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Wallace talks to Scott Harvey who organised a spectacular fundraiser for the Child Cancer Foundation in Christchurch on the weekend. The drawcards? Locally made replicas of just about every famous TV and movie vehicle: Knight Rider, A team and more!

In part two, Sky sport broadcaster Jeff McTainsh got the call up of a lifetime on the weekend - to commentate on the All Blacks and South Africa match on Saturday. The catch was he only had one hour to prepare after the original announcer fell sick! We talk about that with jeff and all the rugby action on the weekend. Then the Panel pays homage to Otago University's student magazine 'Critic' which is celebrating its 100th birthday.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Dean Hall First up, Tom Phillips was shot and died in a confrontation with Police early this morning, former police negotiator Lance Burdett is with the Panel to discuss the case and what about the Phillips children? Then Winston Peters wants to hike KiwiSaver contributions to 10 percent and make it compulsory. What does Simplicity founder Sam Stubbs think?

Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Lucy Walker to preview this evening's show.

In part two, Senior Lecturer of Terrorism and Security Studies at Charles Sturt University, Dr Kristy Campion joins The Panel to discuss the swell of extremist violence and rethoric around the world, and then a Wellington mum's idea to help with her busy life schedule is now overtaking the likes of Tinder, Hinge and Pinterest in the New Zealand app lifestyle rankings.

First up, Green MP Benjamin Doyle has announced they will step down from Parliament, citing well-being concerns after receiving threats and ongoing abuse. Then, the Government is to introduce new measures to help those sleeping rough. Homelessness advocate and Chief Executive of Link People in South Auckland, Fiona Hamilton joins the Panel.. And finally, they hear from a traffic management manager about how traffic worker abuse is on the rise after the "war on cones".

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

In part two, a young Auckland candidate's pink campaign signs have gone missing putting her seriously out of pocket. And then it's the start of whitebaiting season. And then, the Panel hears from a dedicated whitebaiter how the first day of the season went.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lizzie Marvelly and Nick Leggett. First up, Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris is under fire for a social media post taking issue with "Indians, Asians, Black and Pakeha campaigning to take a Maori seat from Maori". What do our panel think of that? Then, it's the last gasp for the City to Sea Bridge in Wellington. the Panel hears from a dedicated opponent to its impending demolition. And finally, they hear from a traffic management manger about how traffic worker abuse is on the rise after the "war on cones".

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then: Matthew Manderson is a Neuro and clinical psychologist who heads up Taranaki's concussion clinic. From what he's seen, he believes that the proposed new offences and punishment for the "coward's punch" won't reduce the number of deaths and injuries.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by The Spinoff's Lyric Waiwiri-Smith, Dan Brunskill of interest.co.nz and former Labour Phil Goff. On the show tonight, we look at changes to the overseas buyers ban, has Winston Peters had to swallow a dead rat? Then, Donald trump is quiet for a few days over the holidays, nek minute, the internet thinks he's dead. What does that say about the president of the USA? Many recent changes at the Reserve Bank have highlighted issues with the independant central bank: what's going on there? And finally we'll look at Luxon;s wooing for Taylor Swift and this Saturday's Tamaki Makaurau by-election.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: our in house linguist Rory O'Sullivan examines New Zealand swearing and what makes our cuss words different from the rest of the world.

In part two, the Finance Minister has rejected a call to make employer KiwiSaver contributions compulsory for their over-65 workers. And the Panel talks to Aaron Martin who runs East Skate Club, which is a charity in Auckland providing a space for young and old to skate.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Peter Field. First up, we take the pulse on a petition to deport Neo Nazi Thomas Sewell back to New Zealand which has reached 50,000 signatures in Australia. Shoudl we take him? Or can Australia deal with him? Then, a new chaper in water reforms begins today as councils deliver their water delivery plans. Now it appears more than 40 water providers will emerge with many councils choosing to keep water in house. The Panel talks to Gary Kircher, Mayor for Waitaki. Finally, Denmark has 25 ministerial portfolios, NZ has 81. The NZ Initiative think tank thinks we need to follow Denmark.

Wallace Chapman and his producer José Barbosa, preview tonight's installment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: fashion writer and bFM Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason is in the studio to give us the benefit of her thoughts on Fashion Week 2050: what were the highlights?

In part two, the Government is throwing open the estate gates and allowing overseas buyers with a golden visa to buy a home worth 5 million dollars or more. But what does a 5 million dollar home look like? We talk to someone who has been inside multi-million dollar homes and they report back. Then, later this week the SPCA will launch a campaign to enourage people to adopt their longest-staying residents. For example, Barry has been with the SPCA for more than 430 days. let's find him a home!

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Patrick Phelps. First up, the Government is set to axe Inland Revenue's powers to investigate how much tax is being paid by the rich. The Taxpayer's Union agrees with the move, but Tax Justice Aotearoa says it's shielding the rich. Should tax be private? Then, is the US a rouge state? The Panel talks to Chris Ogden, associate professor and director of Global Studies University of Auckland and asks, does the US meet the definition?

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, and he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan to discuss Nomads and school shoes. Then: the needle arms of record players across Auckland are at half mast today with the news that long time music store Marbecks is closing its Queens Street store. After 90 years serving the needs of music lovers Marbecks is going online only. We talk to music critic and expert Marty Duda.

Small domestic airlines are welcoming the Government's 30 million dollars of loans to help with rising cost, and a unique home on the water in Whangarei Harbour.

The Government's move to allow wealthy foreigners to buy luxury homes in New Zealand and the rise of the sovereign citizen movement.

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

Kicking off the second half: South Australia is about to be the first aussie state to ban soy sauce fish containers. The Panel talks to Dr Nina Wootton a marine scientist specialising in microplastics at the University of Adelaide: she's pretty happy about the whole thing. And then: the story of Pleakly the tūī. Pleakly lives at the Otorohanga Kiwi House in Waikato and has around 15 favourite phrases including "hey buddy" and "good boy". He's become a TikTok star and the panel talks to manager Mat Ronaldson about their famous feathered friend.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Ed Amon. First up: emotions have been running high over proposals to allow for greater housing and development around City Rail Link stations in Auckland. About 200 people packed out the Mt Eden Village Centre in Auckland last night. Margot McRae is the chairperson of Devonport Heritage and a member of Character Coalition. She explains her opposition to the proposals which could impact heritage buildings. Then, a school principal says the proposed chnages to NCEA by Erica Stanford will disadvantage under achieving students in poorer areas. The Panel talks to Leanne Webb, from Aorere College in Papatoetoe.

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: they may have their uses, but plastic wet wipes contiue to be the bane of water and health authorities around the world. We talk to an environmental expert about their impact and why some countries, inclding our own, are reluctant to issue bans.

Kicking off the second half: the Ministry for Primary Industries is currently reviewing how meat gets checked on the production line, the PSA union is worried this could erode the safety of our meat. We talk to a meat inspector who has seen it all. And then: chaotic gardening, the latest gardening trend on TikTok. We talk to a gardening expert about the new style of gardening.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Richard Pamatatau and Maddy Burgess-Smith. First up: the government has signed off on a plan to ease alcohol restrictions, pledging fewer hurdles for bars and bottle stores. Then, a recent report on on the state of radiology in our public health system paints a grim picture: according to some it's a crucial service on its knees.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes, Stuff's national editor Andrea Vance and former national minister Wayne Mapp. The Whip panel looks at economic growth minister Nicola Willis's announcement about fast tracking new supermarket developments. Followed by Mihi's reporting on how the Public Service Commissioner is considering absorbing a number of smaller ministries into larger agencies: say goodbye ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples. Then a quick check on New Zealand's stance on statehood for Palestine: is the government moving fast enough now the UN has decleared a famine in Gaza City? Then, four year parliamentary terms are possibly back on the menu: what do the panel think? And finally, they take a look at the upcoming Tamaki Makaurau by-election - who is likely to win?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: locals in the Auckland suburb of Beachlands are upset that a group of pohutukawa trees has been removed. Mels Barton of the Tree Council talks to Wallace about the grey areas in what consitute a protected tree.

In part two, the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance is up in arms about a $237,561 council spend on fairy lights. Then, the notorious Waipawa duck is set to make an appearance at Spring Fling, an annual festival hosted by the central Hawke's Bay town. The panel learn more about the the duck that;s divided a community.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced new changes to increase grocery competition and reduce food prices. Will this change the hit we all feel at the till? Then, representatives from Uber have made a rare appearance in from of MPs, and a last ditch plea renewing a call for a retrospective law change that would stop Uber drivers from claiming the same rights as employees for past work. The Panel hears from an employment law expert about the issue and if they have a hope in hell.