The Panel

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Ian Powell. First up, the government is announcing a "serious shake up" of local government today. The announcement is at 5pm and The Panel will have expert analysis with local government commentator Stefan Speller. Then, schools have been crying out about the pace of change to the curriculum. The whole thing has been rewritten for years zero to eight, and the updates have been met with enthusiasm from some, and fury from others. But for Anneta Payne, Principal of Kaitangata Primary in South Otago, the sheer volume of change has pushed her to call time on her career.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Wallace chats to Paul Baragwanath, Director of the Kahui St David's Charitable Trust. St David's in Auckland's CBD was built in 1927 as a living memorial to veterans. The Kahui St David's Charitable Trust has managed to re-establish it as a hub for arts too - where it's hosted a full calendar of gigs and functions over the last few years. But creeping costs - including an annual insurance fee of 50 thousand bucks - are putting the building back on the brink. And we talk to some listeners who are practitioners of the ancient art of whitling.

In part two, the panel examines the Mamdani Effect and hears why politicians need to take notice of Zohran Mamdani and his effect on Gen z politics. Then, we return to Barry the Dog, left in SPCA care for 430 days. Today we can reveal that he has found a new home. The panel talks to Annie, Barry's new friend.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Allan Blackman. First up, the government's added another sheet of gib to its reforms of the building sector. John Grey is the president of the Home Owners and Buyers Association Inc, he says there's not a lot of detail and he's not sure it will change things for the better. Then, in another policy announcement, National has pledged to gradually push up KiwiSaver contribution rates up to 12 percent. Is it a good move? The panel talks to economics professor Michael Cameron.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

In part two, it's time for another edition of Panel Soapbox - James joins the show with criticisms of the state of workmanship in New Zealand. Then, Auckland Women's Centre is over the moon about a $20,000 donation from none other than Metallica.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton. First up, after Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill, are cracks starting to show in the coalition? Political commentator Jacqui Van Der Kaay gives her analysis. Then, the New Zealand Breakers basketball team have been under fire for deciding to not wear a rainbow pride jersey. Was their decision justified?

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he is joined first by Otago University senior history lecturer Chip Van Dyk. He's been looking into the behaviour of US President Donald Trump, and its resemblance to that of a traditional monarch.

In part two, the government's smartphone ban in schools wasn't met with enthusiasm by everyone, but a new ERO report says it's been a success so far. Stratford High School principal Cameron Stone discusses how it's worked in his school. Then, having a child is a joy, but sometimes parents need to let loose. And one group is making that happen by hosting 'Mum Raves' across the country.