Podcast appearances and mentions of Wallace Chapman

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Wallace Chapman joins Jesse to 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 previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

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: 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.

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: 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).

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?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Ian Powell. First up, the government is announcing a "serious shake up" of local government today. The announcement is at 5pm and The Panel will have expert analysis with local government commentator Stefan Speller. Then, schools have been crying out about the pace of change to the curriculum. The whole thing has been rewritten for years zero to eight, and the updates have been met with enthusiasm from some, and fury from others. But for Anneta Payne, Principal of Kaitangata Primary in South Otago, the sheer volume of change has pushed her to call time on her career.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Allan Blackman. First up, the government's added another sheet of gib to its reforms of the building sector. John Grey is the president of the Home Owners and Buyers Association Inc, he says there's not a lot of detail and he's not sure it will change things for the better. Then, in another policy announcement, National has pledged to gradually push up KiwiSaver contribution rates up to 12 percent. Is it a good move? The panel talks to economics professor Michael Cameron.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Wallace chats to Paul Baragwanath, Director of the Kahui St David's Charitable Trust. St David's in Auckland's CBD was built in 1927 as a living memorial to veterans. The Kahui St David's Charitable Trust has managed to re-establish it as a hub for arts too - where it's hosted a full calendar of gigs and functions over the last few years. But creeping costs - including an annual insurance fee of 50 thousand bucks - are putting the building back on the brink. And we talk to some listeners who are practitioners of the ancient art of whitling.

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.

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 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.

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.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.