The Panel

Our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Slack and Leonie Freeman discuss National's policy of loosening restrictions on genetic modification and gene editing if elected into Government. They also speak to Amnesty International about NZ Post stopping its service to 34 countries. Plus, Mark Sainsbury comes into the studio to promote Men's Health Week and talk about his own journey to improve his health.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Slack and Leonie Freeman discuss the Green Party's wealth tax policy and the pro-Russian sentiments added to stories on the RNZ website.

Plus, they discuss the rise of the 'no wash movement' and whether they're willing to ditch the washing machine for the climate.

Wallace and panellists David Slack and Leonie Freeman talk to Surf Lifesaving New Zealand about the possibility of some beaches going unpatrolled this summer due to a lack of funds. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week for 'I've Been Thinking.'

Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Sam Johnson discuss the importance of Religious Studies at tertiary level. Plus, they discuss NZ Post increasing prices and how our habits have changed after covid restrictions.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Sam Johnson discuss Wellington City Council's new plan to inspect the quality of rental properties. Also, they discuss New Zealand shipping its waste to third world countries and marmite vs vegemite.

Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Sam Johnson open the Friday Mailbag and discuss the correspondence from the week. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Peter Fa'afiu discuss folic acid being added to our bread from August. Plus, they discuss whether student pubs should make a comeback and the rise fees of Tauranga's facilities.

Wallace and panellists talk to Dr Sara Rahmani about the potential cuts to Victoria Universioty of Wellington Religious Studies programme. She tells Wallace and panellists about why religious studies are important.

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Peter Fa'afiu discuss the Auckland Budget and alternatives to what Wayne Brown is suggesting. Also, they discuss the potential cuts to Victoria Universioty of Wellington Religious Studies programme, and Christopher Luxon joking about people having more babies.