The Panel

Imagine that instead of your taxes disappearing into the maw of the government, they go straight into your savings account to pay for insurance and heath costs. The Panel hears from one economics professor who says this is the way to combat rising government costs from an aging population. They also talk to Phill Thornhill, the bloke behind Phill's Friendly Farm Services in Hawkes Bay who helps out when farmers need a break.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Tim Batt. Last night Tasman resident Rose Renton told the story of her home being caught in two floods. Could dredging of the Wai-iti River have made a difference? And if so why does the Tasman District Council restrict it? Tonight the Tasman District Council answers Rose's concerns. The Panel also hears from Sue Chetwin, chair of the Grocery Action Group about the Commerce Commission's plans to take legal action against Foodstuffs North Island and its subsidiary Gilmours Wholesale for alleged "cartel behaviour".

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 he heads to Otepoti Dunedin to speak to the owner of a central city bar about a new title the city has been given by an international magazine: Up-and-coming destination for LGBTQI+ people. Wallace also hears from listeners who have their own take on the 'question of the day'.

This half hour the panel speaks to Otago University Public Health professor Nick Wilson about a study showing that many former leaders of the world's nuclear-armed nations were impaired by health conditions while in office. After that, they head to Oamaru, the Victorian capital of New Zealand, where a passionate group of volunteers run a clothing hire service.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Anton Matthews. They head to Tasman where a clean up is underway and residents are asking what could have been done to prevent damage. Then they talk to Matamata Piako Mayor Adrienne Wilcock about the difference in pay for councillors across the motu.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

This half hour the panel hears how some educators are sounding warnings as AI cheating in exams grows and they talk to BJ, who was respnosible for calibrating the cameras on the Mars Expedition Rover for NASA .

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman. They cross first to Nelson where a red rain warning is in place and to Northland. Then they're joined by RespectED Aotearoa chief executive Anita Lowry to discuss the frequency of sexual harrassment incidents in the public service.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.