The Panel

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett discuss comments made by Winston Peters that state-funded media organisations lack independence from the previous government. They also review the "true cost" of congestion on our roads. Finally they ask, does anyone in your family actually like Christmas cake?

Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett hear from an Auckland local who recently escaped quicksand. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists speak to a Waimarama resident disgruntled by driving on beaches calling for change, and get an analysis on the ongoing tumult of Gore District Council. And, a Plant and Food research scientist says we should eat more red fruit.

Today on The Panel, Wallace is joined by panellists are joined by a public health expert to discuss the scrapping of smoke-free laws to fund tax cuts, and the proposed referendum to extend the parliamentary term to four years. And, listeners share stories about their Swiss Army knives.

Wallace and panellists hear from a man who gifted a replica headstone to a family who had their baby boy's stolen. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and guests Ruth and Duane talk about the future of Auckland CBD and whether locals will cope without a soon-to-be-demolished multi-story carpark. 

The panelists also discuss the role of arts reporting and whether it is drowned out by sports coverage.

Plus, the week is rounded off with a chat about free pies given to workers in Taranaki which has been deemed controversial by some.

Today on The Panel, Wallace is joined by panelists Ruth Money and Duane Major to discuss the new coalition government.

The panelists also debate how the topic of sex was communicated to them during their school days, following news of a controversial Australian sex education book that has ruffled some feathers.

Wallace and panelists Ruth Money and Duane Major look through this week's mailbag. They discuss rising aggression against supermarket workers, strange items found in baggage by airport customs, including Swiss Army knives, and whether New Zealand is a dog-friendly country. Plus, they tell us what's been bothering them lately.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and guests Cindy and Peter talk about the prospect of getting unlimited workplace leave and what they would do with more time off.

The panelists also discuss a new Christmas tree on Courtenay Place in Wellington made from road cones which has got opinions jingling in the capital.

Plus, with Black Friday just one day away, they dissect whether supposed sales are all they're cracked up to be or if there's something not quite right about the discounts on offer.

Today on The Panel, Wallace is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Peter Field to discuss Auckland Council's plans to buyout 700 flood-damaged homes which has left some homeowners feeling underwhelmed. The panellists also debate whether $140,000 is too much to spend providing 'free' Subway sandwiches for workers and whether they prefer a six-inch or footlong.