RNZ: The Panel

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 from our engaged listeners, Wallace is joined by design historian Michael Smythe who every fortnight will deliver a Kiwi Nugget of history through New Zealand made objects and items. Tonight Michael begins at the start with the first volume-made thing NZ ever made: the A&G Timber Jack.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs and Nalini Baruch.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs and Nalini Baruch. 

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme, the inagural edition of the new Panel Extended or Expanded, we can't decide, to be honest.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Alan McElroy. They discuss the long-running success of Wellington's Green Parrot Cafe and speak to the man behind this weekends community-wide clean-up of Rotorua.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Alan McElroy. They discuss the Government cracking down on school truancy and the controversial removal of an art installation at a Nelson gallery.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. They discuss the difficulty in finding work after 50, driving etiquette through roundabouts, and iconic Kiwi music as the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards kicks off.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. They discuss the intense rise in fires related to lithium batteries and what regulations should be set and why Auckland keeps building out, not up.

Perlina Lau is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme. Producer Sam Hollis joins them to chat about the success of 'Lilo and Stitch' and the emergence of Gen Z nostalgia.

Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Allan Blackman.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Allan Blackman. They discuss the latest OCR shift and youth interest in ultra-violent sports, which today's guest says is "setting sports safety back centuries".

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme. Producer Sam Hollis joins the boys to chat about their shared interest in true-crime stories.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford. They discuss Shane Jones' message to those opposing the Government's mining strategy and debate the right way to brew coffee. 

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford. They discuss a directive from Police regarding shoplifters that has some scratching their heads and the death of a 19-year-old during a private Run It Straight game.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Elwood. They discuss why KiwiSaver balances are still low after 17 years of operation and chat to a former school teacher undertaking an enormous physical test to support kids getting involved in sport.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Elwood. They discuss two new punishments - "mandatory money management" and "community work experience" - for those not meeting benefit obligations and the cost of school uniforms.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis to preview this evening's programme.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira. They discuss the return of The Southerner, a train between Christchurch and Dunedin, a decision to keep the official name of Northland town Russell as it is, and the surprising advice from a microbiologist on whether to shower morning or night.  

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira. They discuss cuts to science and tech funding in Budget 2025, speed sign confusion around schools in Auckland, and an iconic NZ fashion label shutting down their retail store.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson. They discuss the urgent pay equity law change that emerged in today's Budget and some plurals that will surprise you.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson. They discuss reactions to Budget 2025, Wellington City Council's decision to save both Begonia House and Khandallah Pool from demolition, and dig into the changes around jobseeker elegibility.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme, plus producer Sam Hollis joins to talk about a new experience bringing together cinema and music.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Andie McCombs.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Andie McCombs.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme, plus producer Sam Hollis joins to share a study that calculated exactly how much the average person's attention span has decreased

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Jenni Giblin. They discuss a new public artwork garnering harsdh reactions from locals and the bus lane camera raking in cash for the Wellington City Council.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Jenni Giblin.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme, plus producer Sam Hollis joins to share the news of a study making a huge difference to air pollution in Bangladesh.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs and Sue Kedgley. They discuss heritage properties and the renovations one can and can't make, and a Taranaki man driving 750 kilometres to deliver cheap butter to his community.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs and Sue Kedgley. They discuss additional funding to boost urgent and after-hours healthcare in the regions, the community fighting to save their local public pool, and the latest physical sport that may be a step too far.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman to preview this evening's programme, plus Radio One's Zac Hoffman joins Jesse live from Dunedin's iSite centre.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener. They discuss a rise in tiny homes on wheels, and a big win for MOTAT. Cindy Mitchener is a recruitment executive at Micthcener and associates Rajorshi Chakraborti is an award winning novelist an writer

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener. They discuss and unruly week in politics, and an increase to the Screen production grant. Plus we get an update on the mediation process between the government and the PSA union regarding working from home. Cindy Mitchener is a recruitment executive at Micthcener and associates Rajorshi Chakraborti is an award winning novelist an writer [picture id="4K8V617_RNZ_Pacific_webīmages_8_png" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & David Farrar. They discuss the budget lock up lock out, and the Wellington Saints campaign to get basketball hoops into schools. Plus.... Do you remember the Bermuda triangle? Zoe George is a communications consultant and freelance sports journalist David Farrar is the Editor of Kiwiblog and Owner of Curia Market Research whose clients include The National Party [picture id="4M6XEG6_copyrightīmage_270090" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & David Farrar. They discuss a workforce crisis facing the hospitality industry, and the huge decline in tourists visiting the USA. Zoe George is a communications consultant and freelance sports journalist David Farrar is the Editor of Kiwiblog and Owner of Curia Market Research whose clients include The National Party [picture id="4KQQY2C_045_panc03332_1_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. The trio discuss why Cantabrians still love the car. After all the Guinea Pig chat on yesterday's Guinea Pig show we speak to a Cavy professional. Plus... Is dripping poised for a return? Ed McKnight is an economist at Opes Partners & host of the 'Property Academy Podcast' Niki Bezzant is a journalist and author

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Niki Bezzant. They discuss the Green Party's alternative budget, Cannes red carpet nudity ban, and why blind people are increasingly wary of dangerous dogs. Ed McKnight is an economist at Opes Partners & host of the 'Property Academy Podcast' Niki Bezzant is a journalist and author

Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly. The three of them discuss: the governments use of urgency for the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, the history of the Potato... And Wallace ask - are Guinea Pigs cool again? Paula Penfold is an investigative journalist at stuff Phil O'Reilly is a global business leader, advocate and MD of Iron Duke Partners