The Panel

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: 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.

Kicking off the second half: the Ministry for Primary Industries is currently reviewing how meat gets checked on the production line, the PSA union is worried this could erode the safety of our meat. We talk to a meat inspector who has seen it all. And then: chaotic gardening, the latest gardening trend on TikTok. We talk to a gardening expert about the new style of gardening.

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.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes, Stuff's national editor Andrea Vance and former national minister Wayne Mapp. The Whip panel looks at economic growth minister Nicola Willis's announcement about fast tracking new supermarket developments. Followed by Mihi's reporting on how the Public Service Commissioner is considering absorbing a number of smaller ministries into larger agencies: say goodbye ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples. Then a quick check on New Zealand's stance on statehood for Palestine: is the government moving fast enough now the UN has decleared a famine in Gaza City? Then, four year parliamentary terms are possibly back on the menu: what do the panel think? And finally, they take a look at the upcoming Tamaki Makaurau by-election - who is likely to win?

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.

In part two, the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance is up in arms about a $237,561 council spend on fairy lights. Then, the notorious Waipawa duck is set to make an appearance at Spring Fling, an annual festival hosted by the central Hawke's Bay town. The panel learn more about the the duck that;s divided a community.

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.