The Panel

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Andrew Clay. First up, the fallout continues from the IPCA's bombshell report into allegations against Jevon McSkimming. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers was quick to minimise the scandal to a few bad actors in an otherwise healthy system. Jan Jordan, emerita professor of criminology at Victoria University, doesn't buy it. Then, new adaptation guidelines suggest no more property buyouts, and much less support for those hit by bad weather. Martien Lubberink, Associate Professor of Accounting and Capital at Victoria University of Wellington says a tough reality is sinking in for homeowners.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Toby Manhire, Andrea Vance and Phil Goff. Tonight, they discuss the fallout from the ICPA investigation into how police handled allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; the spectre of asset sales; Te Pati Maori's rocky week and is woke back?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan, our in-house linguist, discusses a study that shows knowing multiple languages delays ageing. How does that work?

In part two, there's outrage amongst residents in Papamoa about council plans to resurface their roads in chip seal. Which would you prefer: asphalt or chip seal? Then, Annie Baxter, captain of the Oamaru Penny Farthing Club visits to talk about this week's Penny Farthing championships.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Patrick Phelps. First up, the biggest police scandal in decades - that's one description of the IPCA report that details the way senior cops dealt with complaints against Jevon McSkminning. The Panel talks to Kathryn McPhillips, executive director of HELP, an organisation which provides support for survivors of sexual violence. Then, it's been revealed that private prison operator Serco is eyeing up our public hospital infrastructure. Would you be happy to have Serco run our health system?

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: fashion writer Emma Gleason is in studio to talk about the one fashion trend you can't help having an opinion about: camouflage. Does your activewear really need to be camo? or are you really going duck hunting.

In part two, it's been revealed that private prison operator Serco is eyeing up our public hospital infrastructure. Would you be happy with Serco running the health system? Then, Age Concern Whanganui wants donations for this year's secret Santa campaign: giving Christmas gifts to the elderly who are alone this Christmas.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson. First up, Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country's gun laws. Some have been worried that this signals a liberalisation of firearm legislation. The panel talks to Abdur Razzaq, the Chair of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand. Then, is it time for a reform of the Clean Slate Act to give former prisoners a second chance? The panel hears from a person who spent ten years in the prison system and has long since turned his life around.

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