The Panel

Today on The Panel, Wallace and Panellist Ali Jones and Ed Amon examine arts funding in the wake of James Wallace's public naming, leaving a funding gap in the sector. They revisit the days when school canings were commonplace with a listener. Finally, they talk to an expert about how boredom can help our kids learn.

Wallace and panellists hear from Prescription Access Initiative ahead of the fee scrap tomorrow and name suppression in New Zealand. Plus, they cross to Papakura where RNZ reporter Rayssa de Almeida is looking out for the seal.

Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Ed Amon dig through the mailbag.

On the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Cormack and Julia Hartley-Moore discuss why plastic labels on fruit and veggies are sticking around despite a ban on single-use produce bags coming into effect and the end of H&J Smith. Finally, we hear your thoughts on the possibility of an Auckland-Wellington sleeper train.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Cormack and Julia Hartley-Moore discuss criticism cabinet minister Kiri Allan has faced upon her return to Parliament, retailers response to a plan to remove cars from the Golden Mile in Wellington. Plus, we follow up yesterday's discussion around a restaurant in Perth's decision to ban vegans.

Wallace and panellists David Cormack and Julia Hartley-Moore discuss why our famed ski slopes are struggling to stay open this winter. Plus our panellists tell us what's been on their mind this week.

On the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Garry Moore hear from school principal Claire Amos about the impact of modern learning environments.

Then David Collinge from Red Door Recovery explains the reasons behind the increasing number of drug over doses and what needs to be done about it

And finally, Dunedin City Councillor David Benson Pope talks to us why there the council is unanimously supporting bilingual road signs.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Garry Moore discuss the fallout of the investigation into discrimination in England Cricket with sports reporter Zoë George

Also Head of nephrology at Te Whatu Ora Southern Professor Rob Walker explains the dire situation within New Zealand's kidney dialysis system

Plus should a restaurant be able to refuse a vegan customer?

Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Garry Moore speak to the chair of the Berry Fruit propagators group Peter McIntyre about the shortage of Strawberry plants Plus Paula and Garry tell us what's been on their mind this week.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan discuss Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' upcoming meeting with China's President Xi Jinping and the dangers involved with river crossings. Also, we speak to a local singer who received a personal invite to perform at the concert of a global superstar.