The Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's executive producer of podcasts Tim Watkin, communications specialist Jaqui Van Der Kaay, and former Labour MP Stuart Nash. The panel begins with the Green Party Co-Leader Chloe Swarbrick's bold statements in the House and whether she deserved to barred for the week. Then, they unpack the latest moves from Donald Trump to bring in the before they take a look at two new political polls and what they mean for Christopher Luxon.

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.

In part two, a 16 percent annual rise in the price of beef mince is making the humble pie an expensive roadside munch. Then, the panel meets a Wairoa man who's been cutting hair for five decades and has no interest in stopping.

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.

In part two, community sports organisations are crying out for more more volunteers after a 40% drop in people signing up since the pandemic. And finally, is this the longest standing classroom toy? Mr Ed of Piha Community Preschool has been taken around New Zealand and further afield for the last 15 years.

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.

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.