The Panel

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  • The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
    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.
    8 min
  • The Whip for 14 October 2026
    Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Tracey Martin, Stephen Parker and Annebelle Lee-Mather. They discuss last night's TVNZ multi party debate, criticism some parties are getting for meeting with the Mongrel Mob, New Zealand's abstention of a UN vote on global pandemic preparedness and more.
    27 min
  • The Panel Plus
    An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, for another episode of Museum Show and Tell, Southland's Fire Service Museum chairperson, Les Costigan, introduces Wallace to two prized possessions: Captain Hamilton's silver helmet, and a 1957 Commer fire appliance.
    20 min
  • The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Chris Clarke
    Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Chris Clarke. First up, nurse workforce numbers are shaping up to be a significant election issue. Earlier this month, a government directive want out to limit the number of nursing students. Auckland University Nursing Professor Andrew Jull reacts. Then, after a Wellington community housing resident spoke to the panel about the quality of living there, Seb Bishop of the managing organistion, Te Toi Mahana, responds. And in Coromandel, a strange issue is coming up at local cemeteries. Mayor Peter Revell explains. Finally, the panel meets the 'Bird Woman of Whanganui,' to learn what it's like to run a bird care centre.
    49 min
  • The pre-Panel for Wednesday 14 October
    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.
    9 min
  • The Panel's Debate Debrief
    Following a special RNZ simulcast of an election leaders debate, Wallace is joined by expert analysts Holly Bennett and Chris Carter to debrief the quips, claims, and colourful exchanges made.
    20 min
  • The Panel with Steve McCabe and Sarah Perriam-Lampp
    Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Sarah Perriam-Lampp. First up, Labour and National have been slinging claims at each other about their recently released fiscal plans. Economist Rob MacCulloch wades through the mud with his analysis. Then, the ACT Party is copping some flack for cuts to disability funding. Accessibility consultant Callum McMenamin shares his perspective. And finally, Tamahere locals are fed up about red tape preventing them from using their flash new outdoor community gathering space.
    39 min
  • The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
    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.
    9 min
  • The Panel Plus
    An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the political climate in New Zealand seems to be increasingly polarised, with issues like co-governance and Covid-19 drawing lines through conversations? But Victoria University political science senior lecturer Tom Jamieson says the country might not be quite so divided.
    23 min
  • The Panel with Andie McCombs and Cindy Mitchener
    Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Cindy Mitchener. First up, Labour wants to cut the cost of school uniforms and allow affordable, generic alternatives - a similar policy to one ACT has already released. New Zealand Principals Association president Jason Miles shares the school's perspective. Then, should Auckland's harbour bridge fly the Tino Rangatiratanga flag permanently next to the national flag, just like Sydney's Harbour Bridge does? The new Flag Poll campaign is making the case. And Women's Refuge is concerned about a new Kmart USB car charger that doubles as a secret location tracker. Chief executive Naomi Ogg says it could be very easily be misused. Finally, the panel heads to Wellington where a Star Wars fanatic has turned part of his house into a Cantina Bar.
    51 min

About The Panel

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The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.

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