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An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: in another round of Museum Show and Tell, Dave Owen of the Te Awamutu Space Centre introduces Wallace to two prized possessions: a sleeping bag used by Soviet cosmonauts, and a slice of a meteorite from Mars.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Andrew Clay. First up, Auckland Council has decided to ditch postal voting for its next election in 2028,in favour of booths. Councillor Julie Fairey explains why. Then, cost cutting at ACC has lead to 7,000 New Zealanders losing their cover in the last year. Lawyer and ACC researcher Warren Forster says the real-life impacts of that are heartbreaking. And does New Zealand have enough mobility carparks? Disability advocate Raewyn Hailes says the numbers are way off. Finally, one Wellingtonian is taking job hunting tactics to a new level. For days, he's been walking through the city with a placard reading 'enthusiastic person looking for a job,' followed by his contact details.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: remember the panic about flavour enhancer MSG in the 1960s? Waikato University food historian Chip van Dyk comes along to tell the story of where that worry came from, and what we know about it now.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson and Deborah Hart. First up, the government's accounts are looking rosier than expected in the lead up to the election. ANZ senior economist Miles Workman breaks it down. Then, smart glasses have landed on our shores, and with them has come a lot of concern about privacy and consent when it comes to their recording capabilities. Privacy law professor Gehan Gunasekara explains. And where have all the sardines gone from our supermarket shelves? Consumer NZ has been investigating the shortage. Finally, Panmure's been missing it's iconic sign for the last seven years. It's about to get a fresh new replica, but some locals want the old one back.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: when it comes to supporting someone with dementia, the design of things around the house can make a hugely positive difference. Ngaire Kerse is the director of Auckland University's Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research - she explains.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jeremy Elwood and Jo McCarroll. First up, anger seemed to be a common theme between Labour and National's election campaign launches over the weekend. Otago University political analyst Michael Swanson gives his assessment. Then, the boss of New Zealand's largest stadium is calling for more consistently applied penalties for serious misconduct at Kiwi sports events. And this week, new road rules will kick in: motorists will have to leave a minimum distance of 1.5 metres when overtaking a pedestrian, cyclist or horserider. Finally, the Whakatane SPCA is looking for a home for a dog and her 11 puppies, named after two of New Zealand's most beloved sports teams.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panelists Hayley Holt and Richard Pamatatau. First up, after months of mounting pressure from hospitals, Health NZ has announced a significant staffing boost for hospitals. Kerri Nuku, the kaiwhakahaere of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, joins the show to discuss. Then, a look at some new faces fresh from the WNBA, set to grace the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa this upcoming season. Rachel Taulelei, Tokomanawa Queens co-owner, discusses the challenges facing our sporting codes. And local opposition to fast track housing developments have been heating up across the country with some concerned residents banding together to form a nationwide group. Communities for Planned Growth network spokesperson Meris Brandram Adams joins the show from Selwyn. Finally, Logan Wiley is heading to Melbourne to compete against fellow apprentices for the title of Australasia's top apprentice locksmith. He unpicks it all with Emile and our panelists.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. First up, councils moved "heaven and earth" to make the government's amalgamation deadlines, and are furious that any change has now been deferred until after the election. South Wairarapa Mayor Fran Wilde joins the show. Then, clocks are springing forward this weekend, which means a likely increase in the number of road accidents on the Sunday after. Holly Hullena of the Wairarapa Road Safety Council has some tips for anyone hopping in their car. And in another episode of The Panel's soapbox, digital accessibility consultant Callum McMenamin makes the case for a new supermarket to be run on the same model as Pharmac. Finally, could you win a running race whilst eating a full roast chook? Students in Christchurch will me attempting just that at this year's Lads Without Labels fundraiser.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: which came first, noodles or pasta? AUT lecturer in culinary arts and gastronomy, Dianne Ma, explains the sometimes intertwined history of the long, slippery kitchen staples.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: resident fashion critic Emma Gleason comes along to fill us in on the latest news. This week, how and why did an animal rights group take over New York Fashion Week...literally and figuratively?
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson and Sarah Perriam-Lampp. First up, much has been said about the latest political policies aiming to attack supermarket prices, but how would they affect local fruit and vegetable growers? NZVeg chief executive Mike Brown explains. Then, some Wanaka residents are standing against a bottle store the council has granted a license to. Joining the programme is Liz Gordon, a lawyer representing some of the objectors. And should trucks have blind-spot alerts? James Smith of the New Zealand Road Carriers Association makes the case for them. Finally, what's it like to live without a cellphone in 2026? Chris Teo-Sherrell joins the show from his landline to explain.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Vinny Holloway. First up, the Green Party wants to give councils the power to step in to fill long-vacant shops. Their policy would see councils give eight weeks' notice to property owners to either find a tenant, or have the space filled. Hamish Fitchett is somewhat convinced - he's the national director for economics and research at Colliers NZ. Then, Ed Sheeran front-footed the fallout from Macklemore's removal from his tour at the start of his first show. But did he say the right thing? And was he really obliged to say anything? Jacqueline Boaks is a philosopher at the Centre for Applied Ethics at Curtin University. And to Orewa, where Auckland Council has banned the presence of a mobile sauna due to its impact on guests at the local holiday park. Cam McKinnon of the Orewa Sauna Collective has launched a petition in protest. Finally, winegrowers in Wairarapa are celebrating a $600,000 government injection to design a food and wine trail, which, all going well, will draw crowds of Australian tousists.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: All Aboard at MOTATA, where a new exhibition looks at the unfolding story of how people get around Auckland City. Tramway project manager James Duncan takes Wallace on a trip down memory lane.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Alan McElroy. First up, beloved artist Otis Frizzell joins the show to recount the mammoth 17 hour mission to paint a mural for the Warriors ahead of the weekend. Then, Exercise NZ chief executive Richard Beddie explains just how far he thinks athletes should push themselves, after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk carried on after soiling herself during a competition in China. And to build or not to build in Devonport? A fast-tracked 8-storey housing development has picked up strong backlash from some locals, but today, The Panel hears from Reuben, a resident who supports it. Finally Kapiti-based nurse Debs Phillips has picked up 1,500 social media followers in two months for doing something simple, yet heartwarming: turning up to different workplaces and starting a singalong.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: a good hard look at bouncy castles and whether they actually are safe or not.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight. [picture id="4JO9WD2_Jesse_and_Wallace_Smiling_jfif" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Chris Clarke and Sarah Sparks. First up, today, Labour and National have both made pitches to the nation about how they plan to bring supermarket prices down. Otago University senior lecturer in marketing, Rob Hamlin, gives his assessment. Then, Devonport residents are taking legal action against the government on a set of eight-storey apartments that have been approved for fast-track. And, are school-issued apps required on parents' phones all getting a bit much? Katrina Colombie thinks so. She's the managing director of Smartphone Free Childhood Aotearoa New Zealand. Finally, a one-armed mannequin is stealing the show at a South Taranaki Museum exhibition on the history of healthcare in the region.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: for this week's Museum Show & Tell session, Wallace heads to Hokitika. The local museum's collections researcher, Vaughan Bradley, introduces two of their items: New Zealand's oldest working television, and the sealskin hat of James Teer, a survivor of the shipwreck at Auckland Island in 1866.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly. First up, damning new inquiry finds authorities could have prevented Tom Phillips from disappearing with his children - or brought them home sooner. Auckland University law professor Carrie Leonetti joins the show. Then, a new ACT Party policy would see a minimum wage freeze, and a lower training wage for workers under the age of 20. E Tū union national secretary Rachel Mackintosh shares her reaction. And in Christchurch, the council is planning to cut down some trees as part of a long-awaited street upgrade for Papanui. But those trees are considered by some, including local RSA president Symon Dynes, to be living memorials of World War II soldiers. Finally hopping on the bus in Hawke's Bay will be a little bit different this week, as drivers and display boards get behind Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori. Hawke's Bay Regional Council public transport committee chair Neil Kirton explains.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: The internet has made a ruling on the best way to attract a partner, and it is somewhat surprisingly this: stop with the showering, forget the deodorant, and whack on some pheromones. But is there any science to back it up? Queensland University public health research fellow, Samuel Cornell, elaborates.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: Labour MP Deborah Russell recently sparked a big reaction for knitting in Parliament, but turns out, not only does the craft have a history in the House, but in politics and activism around the globe. Steve Taylor is a research affiliate at Otago University's Centre for Theology and Public Issues. He joins to explain.
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira. First up, the first workday of Auckland's new City Rail Link has come and gone. Project chief executive Patrick Brockie comes along to mark the historic day. Then, building up a stack of rentals was once considered a surefire way to investors to get bang for their buck. But now the market has flattened out, is it still the lucrative pathway it once was? Property investment coach Steve Goodey explains. And what does a supermarket receipt from 1991 say about today's food prices? Such a receipt has been circulating online, and Massey University economics professor Christoph Schumacher breaks down the price difference. Finally, you would've scored yourself a free coffee if you'd ordered one in te reo at Te Kamo High School today, where head girl Charli McDonnell is leading the charge for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then: NRL player Jai Arrow has thrown a spotlight on Motor Neuron Disease, particularly as SKY Sport NZ cut away from an emotional celebration of his life and career during the Rabbitohs game on Friday night. We wanted to know more about the disease that affects 400 people in New Zealand at any one time. He talks to Mark Leggett, Chief Executive of Motor Neuron Disease New Zealand.
Wallace Chapman and Susana star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Susana star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then: Linguist Rory O'Sullivan is back in the studio to answer all your questions about language, words and why we use them the way we do.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.