The Panel

In part two, large parts of Christchurch city are filled with brand new townhouses devoid of any tenants. Nearly 500 dwellings were built in the area in the last year, but only 50 people have moved in. City councillor Nathaniel Herz Jardine unpacks the issue. Then, an Otago group tackling the spread of Sycamore trees have been awarded over $50,000 to continue their work. Joining the show is Jennie Wagner-Gorton, the biodiversity coordinator for Open Valley Urban Sanctuary.

First up, the Opportunity Party says that it wants to clean up politics by regulating lobbying and capping donations. How realistic are those changes? Transparency International New Zealand chief executive Julie Haggie explains. Then, an ongoing trial allowing cars on Queen Street between 7pm and 7am could dampen the incoming benefits of the incoming City Rail Link, according to transport advocates. But that's not the view of Steve Bielby, who's renovating the St James Theatre - he wants the cars to stay.

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.

In part two, swiping fatigue is in, more and more people are avoiding dating apps and going for the face-to-face matching option. Elise Dalrymple-Keast is owner of premium matchmaking service Compatico. Then, Corey Welch has made the switch from "truckie" to "fridgie" - and is preparing to graduate from his four-year apprenticeship at the age of 51. He tells the panel that it's never too late to switch careers.

First up, a gondola network to help reduce traffic congestion is being investigated by Queenstown. If re-elected National would allow a gondola project to receive public transport funding. The panel hears from Garreth Hayman, CEO of ropeway company Doppelmayr New Zealand. Then, the Kelburn Residents' Association is campaigning against telecommunications company Spark's proposal to build a 14.5m cell tower and equipment cabinets on a footpath in the centre of their leafy village. Sarah Wilcox, coordinator of the Kelburn Conservation Network joins the panel to discuss her issues with the project.

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: everyone's been hit by sea gull poop; imagine that times 100. That's what is hitting local businesses in Silverdale due to a massive flock of sea gulls descending on the area. Silverdale Panel Beaters Nick Smith has had a gutsful.

In part two, it's a busy evening and you need an easy go-to for dinner. So you allow your hungry teens to fire up Uber Eats. And suddenly an order of two pizzas, turns into an eyewatering 183 dollar bill. That happened to Katie Wesney, a financial advisor who says it's too easy to spend money via credit card. She explains how to put some guard rails in place. Then, every Tuesday morning 'The Good Cafe' meets at Taranaki Cathedral vicarage. A place for delicious breakfast, connection and belonging - all while supporting local causes. Jen Smart is the out going manager and is passionate about the Cafe's outreach.

First up, independent analysis from Tim Watkin around the fallout from the National party's leadership challenge. Where does National go from here? Then, the story of the family social support service, Homebuilders. Based in Walkworth and after 37 years it is closing due to 60 percent of its government funding being pulled.

Wallace Chapman and Perlina Lau 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.