Podcast appearances and mentions of Wallace Chapman

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

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?

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: fashion writer and 95bFM Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason reports live from NZ Fashion Week.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Rajorshi Chakraborti. First up, David Seymour has admitted his approach to four-year parliamentary term was too complicated, but he's having another go. The Panel discusses if it has merit. Then a spike in anti-social behaviour has forced a popular restaurant in Auckland to get rid of its pokie machines. What's going on?

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Lucy Walker 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: a new survey has found that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living, Wallace talks to Professor Ngaire Kerse, the Joyce Cook chair in Ageing Well

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Liam Heir and Verity Johnson. First up, it's tougher for small businesses now than it was during the 2008 global financial crisis according to Antje Fiedler, senior lecturer in Management and International Business at University of Auckland. Is the government doing the right things to make sure they survive? And in Whakatane it appears that services like cemeteries, public toilets and animal control haven't made the cut in a new bill that aims to alleviate pressure on council rates.

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

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

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Boopsie Maran and Alan McElory. First up, "good things take time" ... much like the lead up to Fonterra's descision to sell its consumer businesses to global dairy giant Lactalis for $3.8 billion. The Panel talks to Fonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson . Also: Electricians are feeling the pinch, with trainee sparkies struggling to get work, the Panel talk to Peter Couchman the General Manager of Wellington's Seven Electrical.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Andie McComb. First up, New Zealanders owe an eye-watering 16 billion dollars of student loan debt. The panel hears from special counsel Dave Ananth from law firm Stace Hammond. He says he's had clients so stressed out about the debt that they'd become suicideal or had their marriages break apart. Then they talk to Otago University Associate Professor Leah Watkins who is the auhtor of a new study that shows children are exposed to the marketing of unhealthy food, alcohol and gambling 76 times every day.

Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Lucy Walker 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 Wallace talks to Jonathan Cweoth, chair of the Soutern hertiage Trust, about plans to celebrate the centenary of the 1925 New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition Dunedin. It was massive: over three million through the doors in a country of only one million people.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Simon Pound. First up, thousands of secondary school teachers walked off the job today in a dispute over pay. The Panel talks to Paul Stevens, a teacher at Auckland's Rangitoto College and a PPTA representative. Then they hear from independant Cameron Bagrie about the Reserve Banks decision to whack 25 points off the OCR - what does it mean for mortgage holders looking to refix?

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: fashion writer and bFM Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason is in the studio to talk fashion, this week she's unpacking the recent cultural appropriation controversy between Adidas and the good nation of Mexico.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kirsty Cameron and Stephen. First up, new data shows reading and writing levels for school children are dire. The Education minister Erica Stanford unveiled a new government strategy aimed at reversing the downward trend and imporving handwriting. And they also discuss the pros and cons for nuclear power, particularly now data centres for AI demand huge amounts of power. has nuclear power's time come?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: some Christchurch building owners are going high-tech in their battle against hundreds of seagulls terrorising the area. Wallace talks to Aaron Plumridge is the director of Atom Essential Services who's installed an EMF system for one such owner.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Peter Fa'afiu. First up, the government has announced it's making major changes to the building consent system; The Panel discusses if this may mean a return to leaky buildings. Then The Panel mulls over news that David Seymour sought advice on the benefits of making wearing bicycle helmets voluntary. The Ministry for Regulation told him it would lead to more deaths and as a result no further action has been taken. But is there a case for it?

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Ed McKnight. First up, he government has confirmed how much it cost us to break the contract with South Korean ship builders for new ferries: $144 million. Was it worth it? then everyone is coming down with winter colds and illnesses - it feels bad this year, but is it? Public health expert Michael Baker says it's actually pretty normal.

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

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Sue Kedgley First up, new figures show the amount of Kiwisaver funds that bought into weapon companies increased by 40 percent this year: is your Kiwisaver invested in weapons involved in the war in Gaza? And they discuss microplastics, specifically the Global Plastic Treaty talks which are in danger of collapsing

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the amazing racquet sport of Padel is growing in New Zealand. Wallace talks to Pacific Padel chief executive Julian Brown about the sport and what makes it so special.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then, bonza, ripper, bogan, brekkie - those are some examples of iconic Australian lingo which is under threat. That's because the Australian National Dictionary could be headed for the chopping block. Linguist Howard Manns explains.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Tim Batt. First, the Education Minister ordered an almost total ban on Maori words in a series of books used to teach five-year-olds - the panel hears from the Education Institute president. Then, house prices have slumped to their lowest since the Covid-era boom. What's driving the property market down? Coality principle property economist Kelvin Davidson explains.

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, as chilly temperatures stubbornly remain around the motu, fashion writer and panel regular Emma Gleason comes along to discuss the best jumpers on the market.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs. First, a controversial West Coast mine has been declined for the fast track process. Is the legislation working as it should? Then, 90 police officers from outside of Northland will work in the region on a temporary roster as the local frontline struggles with a spate of crime. The Far North Mayor joins the panel.

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, financial journalist Frances Cook beams in to break down how much money a regular lotto ticket buyer could save if they invested that $25 ticket elsewhere.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Aimie Hines. First, the government is to formally consider its position on recognising Palestine as a state. Australia announced this afternoon it has made this call already, following the likes of Britain, Canada and France. Where is this all leading to? Journalist Selwyn Manning joins the panel. Then, a new political poll suggests a hung parliament - politics PhD candidate Michael Swanson explains.

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

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Damien Venuto. To begin, the unemployment rate has been top of mind this week, reaching its highest since 2020. Meanwhile, 200 occupations are desperate for staff. Then, the US made a major move this week when its Health Secretary cancelled major research into mRNA vaccines. Robert F Kennedy Jr says the vaccines aren't effective in protecting people against infections like Covid and the flu. But do those comments stack up?

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 he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then he's joined by Victoria University's Vice Chancellor Nic Smith to discuss the endless stream of questions AI poses to the tertiary sector.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nikki Bezzant and David Downs To begin, Wellington councillors have voted against a $7 million fence for the waterfront, after staff advised them to give it the tick without consultation. Then, when is the right time to return to work after having a baby? An Australian sports reporter has copped flack for coming back too early, but Abbey Holmes says that's her call to make.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Scott Campbell. First up, what are your rights if you find your image is being used to promote something you don't agree with? This happened to kuia Ellen Tamati who was mortified to find her image on several billboards funded by lobby group Hobson's Pledge opposing Maori wards, but she actively supports the wards. The Panel discusses with an IP lawyer what the law says about how and where your image can be used without your approval. Then: unemployment has risen to its highest level since 2020. The panel breaks down the new stats with Senior Kiwibank Economist, Mary Jo Vergara.