The Panel

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Panellists Fran O'Sullivan, Andrea Vance and Marian Hobbs join Wallace to discuss: the NZ Herald Mood of the Boardroom survey, business wants the government to pick up their game; a new Reserve Bank Governor has been appointed, is this the breath of fresh air the central bank needed?; Trump gave a rambling and at times alarming speech at the UN, what does this tell us about where the US and the world is heading? and rate rises: local elections have turned up the heat on the issue, and 350 candidates and signed a pledge to oppose rises that exceed inflation, but is that a realistic promise?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin. Rory O'Sullivan our in-house linguist arrives to wow us once again with the mysterious power of words, before a few listeners ring in with TV show recommendations.

In part two, a prime block of land has been left vacant. It's right across the road from a popular beach in Nelson and now will become ... a car wash. Some locals are worried that such pieces of prime land can be used in such a "low value" way. Then, those big carrots and L&P bottles look great and are fun, but need money. Riverton/Aparima in Southland has been protected by a giant 4 metre tall Paua shell for years and the local community board has been hit by an unexpected and unbudgeted for repair bill.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight. First up, a new Reserve Bank governor has been appointed and Dr Anna Breman will be the first women in the role in New Zealand. How significant is this and how important is the appointment for women in economics? Then, Auckland Council is voting on whether to keep going with what's known at Plan Change 78 which allows for three story houses to be put up anywhere, or a revised plan which incorporates 10-15 storey buildings. Simon Wilson brings us the latest from a very contentious debate.

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: Auckland's Morrisons Funeral's have 700 unclaimed ashes and time is running out for people to collect their loved ones. Wallace talks to manager Natasha Plunkett about why some of these ashes (some have been there for nearly 100 years) have been left behind.

In part two, a building insurance expert says the government's plans for changing liability risk leaving homeowners out in the cold. Then, are you being asked to perform non-promotable tasks at work? These are the little invisible jobs like emptying the dishwasher or performing a mihi. When is this ok and when is it not?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Tim Batt. First up, the government has confirmed it is going ahead with changes to the Holiday Act. How might that affect how you take leave? Find out on the Panel with a payroll expert. Then, the Trump administration seems to be kicking it up a notch in the authoritarian stakes with a campaign targetting critics of the slain far-right activist Charlie Kirk. How do pervious periods of US history where democracy appeared to be under threat?

Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: instant noodles are a beloved budget meal option. Waikato University history lecturer Chip Van Dyke has done a deep dive into their origin story.