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Wallace Chapman and producers Tessa Guest and José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andrew Clay and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. First up, a Tauranga-based social services organisation is being stretched to the brink by the number of people living in hardship. SociaLink chief executive Lix Davies gives the lowdown. Then, does the introduction of bigbox retail like IKEA mean the death of local 'block of shops' retail in New Zealand? Butcher and local retail advocate, Reuben Sharples, joins the show.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Jo McCarroll. First up, are there green shoots on the horizon at long last? GDP figures out today are higher than even the most optimistic predictions. ANZ's chief economist Sharon Zollner gives her analysis. Then, did former deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming get off light with his sentencing of home detention yesterday? The director of a charity protecting children from sexual exploitation, Elanor Parks, breaks down the legality of his actions.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the manosphere - a part of the internet that capitalises on the insecurities of young men - is booming, and so is business. But how did it end up in the mainstream? Queensland University of Technology Sociology Professor, Michael Flood, explains.
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Richard Pamatatau. First up, the stories of bravery surrounding the Bondi terror attack are still coming through. One man who kicked away the rifle of one of the gunman is a refugee who's been waiting for Australian residency for 13 years. His lawyer, Alison Battisson, joins the programme. Then, are New Zealanders for, or against cycleways? The result of a new national survey might surprise you. Cycling Action Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan shares his take.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan brings along the latest news in language, accent, and questionable word choices.
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, fashion critic Emma Gleason comes along to advise on what's best to wear this festive season.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Alan McElroy and Jennie Moreton. First up, Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams says council staff are copping serious threats from members of the public over increases in water rates. Then, a bowling club at Auckland's Point Chevalier has had it's existence threatened by a lack of clarity about who owns the land.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Invercargill is getting creative in finding ways to encourage rangatahi to get outside. Active Southland chief executive Vanessa Hughey-Pol explains the plan.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anton Matthews and Marian Hobbs. First up, the horror of the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach is still setting in. Eyewitness Tiffany Salmond recounts her experience of events, before Holocaust Centre chair Deborah Hart gives reaction from the local Jewish community. Then, Australian gun control advocate Simon Chapman gives his analysis of tightened rules announced this afternoon. And back home, plans to protect 174 significant trees across Auckland have been scrapped by the government. City councillor Richard Hills joins The Panel.
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Chris Clarke. First up, a council rift is heating up in New Plymouth over the new Mayor's plan to shut down an accessibility group. Then, the NBR says the IRD breached copyright by sharing articles from it's website. the panel hears from Intellectual Property expert Kate Duckworth.
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Patrick Phelps. First up, more than half a million hectares of West Coast land have been taken out of limbo after nearly forty years. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has divvied up 80 percent of Stewardship land in the region. the panel hears from federated farmers and former green party MP Eugenie Sage about the changes. Then, another hit of The Panel Soapbox - this week we hear from William. he's a landlord and he says he's disgusted by the "horror stories of dreadful damp, mold and general slum situations' by renters. #notalllandlords
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: Bec Pratt grew up diving around the hundreds of reefs off the coast of South Taranaki. They inspired her to go overseas and start a career in documentary filmmaking. After years working on projects including some for Netflix she's back in Aotearoa with a published children's book, Shelf life.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lamp and Allan Blackman. First up, It's D-day for teens in Australia. Social media is officially a no-go zone for under 16s. How is Australia even organising and facilitating the social media ban? The Panel finds out and asks: what would a similar ban look like here? Then, Chipseal versus asphalt is shaping up to be one of the hottest debates of the year. No one is more furious than the beachside residents of Papamoa, who are being told they'll have to pay themselves if they want to keep the asphalt. The Panel hears from Philip Brown, chair of the Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: in-house linguist Rory O'Sullivan is in studio to discuss a new UN report on how New Zealand deals with and preserves Te Reo. It's not great reading.
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he talks to Dr Rebecca Meiring, senior lecturer in exercise sciences at Auckland University about her research into the relationship between lifestyle behaviours and menopause. Then: he talks to Decult director Anke Richter about New Zealand's history of cults and whether we need dedicated legislation to protect people from coercive groups.
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: it's been billed as the biggest mistake a New Zealand politician has ever made. In 1975 Robert Muldoon, newly elected to power, scrapped the previous Labour government's plan to start a compulsory saving scheme; in parts very KiwiSaver-like. It's estimated the collective KiwiSaver kitty would now hold $750 million dollars. Why did he do it and what happened during this pivotal moment in our history?
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Andie McCombs. First up, is summer too long? Business advisor Toss Grumely argued in an opinion piece last week that New Zealand's productivity is hindered by the leisurely month-long breaks many of our businesses take. Is he right? The Panel investigates. Then, newly built townhouses are overheating so badly they're almost unlivable. The Panel hears from an architect about why this happening and what can be done.
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight and Verity Johnson. First up, a Palmerston North based tenancy advocate was appalled to discover a local property for rent with stained walls, peeling carpet and filthy kitchen tops. Then, should street names be privatised? Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong thinks so, as a method to lower rates.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Marian Hobbs and Scott Campbell. First up, health insurance premiums rose by a shocking 19.2 percent in the year to September - what's driving the cost? Financial Services Council chief executive Kirk Hope explains. Then, has New Zealand given up on fighting climate change? The government has rejected all of the Climate Change Commission's recommendations to boost our emissions targets, among a raft of other decisions.
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: The story of the rise and fall of the property group Du Val has been hard to look away from. BusinessDesk's property editor, Maria Slade has chronicled the story in a new podcast.
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lynda Hallinan and Patrick Phelps. First up, nothing to see here says the top brass at police, over claims of systematic bias and culture issues. Criminology lecturer Emmy Rāteke disagrees. Then, a campaign to shut down the proposed second Mt Victoria tunnel is heating up. City councillor Jonny Osbourne says the plan is irresponsible.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, in house linguist Rory O'Sullivan gives the definitive ruling on spatulas after days of fiery debate. Finally, he hears from a listener who received two personal letters from then Prime Minster Robert Muldoon when she wrote to him at nine years old.
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, fashion critic Emma Gleason is back, this time for a walk in the shoes of retro sneakers.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett. First up, a new report looking at sexual violence in New Zealand recommends a complete rethink of definitions and laws around consent. Emerita professor of criminology, Jane Jordan, shares her thoughts on how that should look. Then, the rancid lunches served at a Christchurch school bring questions around the wider system back to the surface, according to Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Lisa Te Moerenga.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: summer starts today, which means more sunscreen to be slathered on limbs for the next few months. But how did sunscreen go from being a tanning assistant, to a protector against skin cancer? Medical historian Laura Dawes explains.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Tim Batt and Aimie Hines. First up, rates caps are here. From 2027, councils won't be able to increase rates by more than 4 percent per year. The Westland region has had the highest rates rises in the country over the last three years. Its Mayor, Helen Lash, joins the programme. Then, the public inquiry into how Tom Phillips children were supported by authorities has raised questions over who deserves an investigation. Some lawyers, including Canterbury University lecturer Rachel Evans, say children living at Gloriavale are being overlooked.
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Ed Amon. First up, the government has revealed it wants to do away with e-scooters taking up footpath and send them into the bike lanes instead. Is this the right move? Then, at least nine learning centres have returned positive for asbestos in coloured play sand while testing continues at pace in other schools. How did it get to this? The panel considers the opinion of one expert who says the economic system values the wrong things.
Wallace Chapman joins Jesse to preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
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: Emily Whiu is the owner of Mama's Donuts in Hawke's Bay. Like many small businesses she been finding it tough going. But unlike other businesses she's highlighted the daily struggle on her social media.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly. First up, Erebus memories from a listener and the panel discusses the news that finally a location for a Erebus memorial has been chosen. Then, a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is on the cards, or so we are told. What will it take for the conflict to end?
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 is back. This week he is discussing a NZ Advertising Standards Authority statement following a 'complaint' about Noel Lemming using the word 'perfect' (adjective) instead of 'perfectly' (adverb).
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Nick Leggett First up, the reverberations are still being felt from yesterday's announcement about the government's proposal to axe regional councils. After 24 hours what questions linger and what needs to be answered? Then, the Reserve Bank has made a 25-basis point cut to the official cash rate. Has obsessing over the OCR become our new national sport?
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, award winning fashion writer Emma Gleason is in studio to discuss "bogan style". What is it and where did it come from?