RNZ: The Panel

In part two, it's time for another edition of Panel Soapbox - James joins the show with criticisms of the state of workmanship in New Zealand. Then, Auckland Women's Centre is over the moon about a $20,000 donation from none other than Metallica.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton. First up, after Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill, are cracks starting to show in the coalition? Political commentator Jacqui Van Der Kaay gives her analysis. Then, the New Zealand Breakers basketball team have been under fire for deciding to not wear a rainbow pride jersey. Was their decision justified?

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he is joined first by Otago University senior history lecturer Chip Van Dyk. He's been looking into the behaviour of US President Donald Trump, and its resemblance to that of a traditional monarch.

In part two, the government's smartphone ban in schools wasn't met with enthusiasm by everyone, but a new ERO report says it's been a success so far. Stratford High School principal Cameron Stone discusses how it's worked in his school. Then, having a child is a joy, but sometimes parents need to let loose. And one group is making that happen by hosting 'Mum Raves' across the country.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, the government is hitting pause on puberty blockers, saying the medication is unproven and potentially damaging. But some doctors are calling it an "inappropriate overreach of politics into healthcare." Then, jury duty is enough of a cost on time, but one law lecturer says jurors are taking a financial hit, too. Jurors are paid about $10 an hour, a figure that hasn't changed for over 20 years.

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Dan Brunskill and Tracey Martin. On the show: the continuing fallout from the IPCA report on how police handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; The Opportunities Party is now Opportunity; Labour is now the most trusted party to respond to the most important issues to voters, according to a new survey and Bhissy's Bridge: was it kosher for Chris Bishop to agree to reallocate funds from Kainga Ora to a bridge in his electorate ... a bridge he campaigned on.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan gives us the best of his two cents on Cambridge's word of the year: parasocial.

In part two: Northland has always been notorious for its power cuts, but havoc wreaked by recent outages has called into question the robustness of the network. Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says a 'detailed investigation' into the cause of the power cuts is needed. Then, while many of you are preparing for the Metallica concert in Auckland we talk to one New Zealander who has an amazing story to tell about the band and their lead singer James Hetfield.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange Corbet and Peter Field. First up, ultra processed food has been linked to harm in every major organ system of the human body. That's according to the world's largest review just published in The Lancet. In New Zealand how is our food policy? is it protecting us from UPFs? Then, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that four Uber drivers were employees in a test case, entitling them to benefits such as sick leave, holiday pay and a minimum wage. A win for them, but does this have any implications for future cases?

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment 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: Emma Gleason is back to talk fashion. this week she examines the wonderful appeal and history of paisley.

In part two, Police will start random roadside drug testing in December, but there are concerns it won't actually make our roads safer. Then, some Waikato residents are seeing red over tourists taking over Putaruru's Blue Spring and parking illegally.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Fa'afiu. First up, it's about to become much cheaper to import dirty cars into New Zealand - with the government slashing Clean Vehicle Standard fees. Car importers are happy but advocates for electric vehicles are not so. Then, Sky Sports has pulled the plug on its new all pink TikTok channel designed for female sports fans, self-described as the 'little sister' to Sky Sports. It was widely derided as infantilising and sexist. The Panel surveys the wreckage.

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment 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: a music fanatic with a lifelong collection of NZ music posters is hanging up his treasures for an exhibition - and for sale. Steve Cochrane's collection will be available to view and shop from at Wellington's Thistle Hall Gallery from Tuesday 18th November.

In part two, a listener shares her view that truck drivers aren't sharing the road safely. Then, the annual Southern Artisan Christmas Fete of on this weekend to offer an alternative to end-of-year shopping chaos.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti. First up, schools are shut and inspectors are carrying out urgent assessments across the motu, after Kmart recalled a kids sand product due to the presence of asbestos. Laura Gemmell, chief executive of Eco Choice, warns that these kinds of chemicals are in more products than you might think. Then, the Green Party has launched a policy to repeal new fast-track mining projects. Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps shares his two cents.

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

In part two, the must-win Lotto draw is this Saturday and it's reached $55 million. What would you do with that kind of dump into your account? We talk to someone who has advised previous winners and he tells what to do when you hit the big time.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Mary Lambie and Stephen McCabe. First up, the regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading. yet the vast majority of submissions were not in favour of the bill. We talk to one of the few who were into it and they're very happy. Then, it's been fifteen years since Pike River, but experts say New Zealand's workplace safety is still among the worst in the world. We talk to a health and safety expert to find out why.

Wallace Chapman and Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan.

In part two, after last night's discussion around chip seal versus asphalt, we have a real life roading engineer on the show to lay down the law. Then, a new cover of Maranga Ake Ai is about to drop, this time fully in Te Reo, and performed by a band of school students from the mighty Otepoti/Dunedin.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Andrew Clay. First up, the fallout continues from the IPCA's bombshell report into allegations against Jevon McSkimming. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers was quick to minimise the scandal to a few bad actors in an otherwise healthy system. Jan Jordan, emerita professor of criminology at Victoria University, doesn't buy it. Then, new adaptation guidelines suggest no more property buyouts, and much less support for those hit by bad weather. Martien Lubberink, Associate Professor of Accounting and Capital at Victoria University of Wellington says a tough reality is sinking in for homeowners.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Toby Manhire, Andrea Vance and Phil Goff. Tonight, they discuss the fallout from the ICPA investigation into how police handled allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; the spectre of asset sales; Te Pati Maori's rocky week and is woke back?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan, our in-house linguist, discusses a study that shows knowing multiple languages delays ageing. How does that work?

In part two, there's outrage amongst residents in Papamoa about council plans to resurface their roads in chip seal. Which would you prefer: asphalt or chip seal? Then, Annie Baxter, captain of the Oamaru Penny Farthing Club visits to talk about this week's Penny Farthing championships.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Patrick Phelps. First up, the biggest police scandal in decades - that's one description of the IPCA report that details the way senior cops dealt with complaints against Jevon McSkminning. The Panel talks to Kathryn McPhillips, executive director of HELP, an organisation which provides support for survivors of sexual violence. Then, it's been revealed that private prison operator Serco is eyeing up our public hospital infrastructure. Would you be happy to have Serco run our health system?

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment 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 Emma Gleason is in studio to talk about the one fashion trend you can't help having an opinion about: camouflage. Does your activewear really need to be camo? or are you really going duck hunting.

In part two, it's been revealed that private prison operator Serco is eyeing up our public hospital infrastructure. Would you be happy with Serco running the health system? Then, Age Concern Whanganui wants donations for this year's secret Santa campaign: giving Christmas gifts to the elderly who are alone this Christmas.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson. First up, Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country's gun laws. Some have been worried that this signals a liberalisation of firearm legislation. The panel talks to Abdur Razzaq, the Chair of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand. Then, is it time for a reform of the Clean Slate Act to give former prisoners a second chance? The panel hears from a person who spent ten years in the prison system and has long since turned his life around.

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment 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: of all the industries being flipped upside down by AI - law is a heavy hitter. The appeal to use AI is strong, but our guest predicts that the time gained in analysing documents will be lost having to double verify everything AI does

In part two, supermarket competition is cause for much concern in New Zealand, with prices squeezing every cent out of shoppers. But what about a co-operatively run supermarket? Nelson based researcher and long-time social and economic activist Bruce Dyer says it's what we need. Then, a former editor of NZ Naturist magazine goes into bat for the 65-year-old man arrested for cycling nude along Tamaki Drive. What exactly has he done wrong?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Grham and Ed McKnight. First up, they discuss the latest turn in the Te Pati Maori saga with Waatea News host and journalist Dale Husband. Does the expulsion of MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris end the stoush? Then, the panel talks to two people who have witnessed first-hand the terrible Tongariro fires over the weekend.

Wallace Chapman and Tessa Guest... preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

In part two, a Wellington swimming pool used by several schools and groups is facing potential closure thanks to rising gas costs. Then, Christmas is back on in Onehunga, after a large group of businesses pitched in to save the annual parade. Onehunga Business Association chair Victoria Puxty celebrates with the panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Anna Dean. First up, the scorecard is in on the government's controversial boot camp trial. The Champions Initiative is a youth support organisation that pitched in - chief executive David Graham gives his review. Then, are councillors underpaid? Some of the newly elected ones think so. Masterton councillor Gary Caffell shares his reckons.

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