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The Panel
The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.
Episodes
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The Panel with Sally Wenley and Steve McCabe, Part 1
First up, all your questions about the rewrite of the Holidays Act will be answered by David Jenkins, chief executive of the New Zealand Payroll Practitioners…
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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…
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The Whip for 29 July 2026
Join Emile Donovan for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Holly Bennett and Tracey Martin. They…
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The Panel Plus for 29 July 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Emile Donovan, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then, in-house linguist Rory O'Sullivan is…
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The Panel with Verity Johnson and Mike Yardley, Part 2
In part two, as a potential social media ban creeps closer, an Otago University media lecturer asks, is there a better option to protect young people from the…
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The Panel with Verity Johnson and Mike Yardley, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Emile Donovan is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Mike Yardley. First up, bird flu has finally arrived in New Zealand, and with…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Emile Donovan 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…
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The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Emile Donovan, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susanna. Then: A mysterious story broke today, about man has…
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The Panel with Peter Dunne and Deborah Hart, Part 2
In part two, is there a regulation grey area when it comes to the treatment of people's pets at doggy daycares? NZ Animal Law Association president, Marcelo…
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The Panel with Peter Dunne and Deborah Hart, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Emile Donovan is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Deborah Hart. First up, an Auckland councillor wants the council to refuse to…
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The Pre-Panel for Tuesday 28 July
Emile Donovan 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…
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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: Christopher Nolan's new film has turned…
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The Panel with Mary Lambie and Michael Moynahan, Part 2
The Panel with Mary Lambie and Michael Moynahan, Part 2 In part two, the price of registering a pet dog has jumped up for some Bay of Plenty locals, and one…
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The Panel with Mary Lambie and Michael Moynahan, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Mary Lambie and Michael Moynahan. First up, the Green Party is calling for a pause on progress…
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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…
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The Panel with Anika Moa and Simon Wilson Part 2
In part two, Porirua locals have won a fight with council to reinstate a fence around a playground near a body of water. Then, an old stone church in Motueka…
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The Panel with Anika Moa and Simon Wilson, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anika Moa and Simon Wilson. First up, a Wellington high school student says $60 a week to get to…
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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…
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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: a lesser-known threat being posed by the…
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The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 2
In part two, there've been a decent number of local councillors going rogue in the last few terms - to the point where some elected officials and ratepayers…
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The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll. First up, in a whirlwind week for colourful political language, New…
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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…
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The Whip for 22 July 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Maria Slade, Stephen Parker, and Lilian Hanly. They discuss…
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The Panel Plus for 22 July 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, it's the first in a series of Museum Show…
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The Panel with Zoe George and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 2
In part two, love them or hate them, black swans are taking over the bays of East Auckland. And do you know how hear surgery works? Well, a new game will teach…
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The Panel with Zoe George and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, with New Zealand's national gender pay gap at 5.2%…
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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…
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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: these days, accessing therapy is as easy…
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The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and David Downs, Part 2
In part two, a charity supporting young people into the workforce has changed lives, but it's at risk of shutting down. Youth Inspire's funding and…
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The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and David Downs, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lizzie Marvelly and David Downs. First up, the news that bird flu had reached our shores last…
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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…
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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: After five weeks of rising nailbiting…
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The Panel with Kanoa Lloyd and Ed McKnight, Part 2
In part two, pet ownership isn't as clear as you may expect under the law. Animal law specialist Ian Robertson explains. Then, a Dunedin holiday park owner is…
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The Panel with Kanoa Lloyd and Ed McKnight, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kanoa Lloyd and Ed McKnight. First up, the National Party is promising that if re-elected, it…
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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…
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The Panel with Richard Pamatatau and Nichole Lewis, Part 2
In part two, a Bay of Plenty toll road that locals say unfairly targets a new community.
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The Panel with Richard Pamatatau and Nichole Lewis, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Richard Pamatatau and Nichole Lewis. First up, the Cook Strait ferries have been named - and…
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The pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel Plus for 16 July 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: Wallace talks to Dr Chris Cornwall…
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The Panel with Eve McCallum and Simon Pound, Part 2
The Panel with Eve McCallum and Simon Pound, Part 2. In part two, a teacher of more than 20 years, but she can't get registered in New Zealand despite the fact…
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The Panel with Eve McCallum and Simon Pound, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Simon Pound. First up, we touch base with England supporter and Panel regular…
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The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Whip for 15 July 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Toby Manhire, Phil Goff and Fran O'Sullivan. They debate the…
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The Panel Plus for 15 July 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then, what makes a good playground? Wallace…
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The Panel with Chris Clarke and Jenni Giblin, Part 2
In part two, The Panel discusses why we seem to need an app for everything. Plus, who has the best mince and cheese pie in the country?
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The Panel with Chris Clarke and Jenni Giblin, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Chris Clarke and Jenni Giblin. First up, we discuss the latest on bird flu as New Zealand's…
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The pre panel - Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Andie McCombs, Part 2
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Andie McCombs, Part 2.
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The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Andie McCombs, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Andie McCombs. First up, we discuss the latest political news with Paul Henry…
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The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
- The Panel
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman. He's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then, somebody who was on site at the 1982 Wanganui Computer…
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The Panel with Sue Kedgely and Vincent Holloway, Part 2
In part two, the naming rights councils are considering selling to solve cash flow issues, and should we return to lawncare via scythe?
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The Panel with Sue Kedgely and Vincent Holloway, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgely and Vincent Holloway. First up, Sam Neill has passed away, an update on the 2020…
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The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
- The Panel
The Panel Plus
The Panel Plus An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: have you ever wondered…
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The Panel with Heather Roy and Mike Williams, Part 2
In part two, Sally Britnell, a member of the deafblind community, shares her experience of having three separate rideshare drivers cancel on her. Then, how…
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The Panel with Heather Roy and Mike Williams, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Mike Williams. First up, new modelling has made it clear just how big the bill…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
- The Panel
The Whip for 8 July 2026
Join Wallace for an action-packed half hour of politics. He is joined by panellists Corin Dann, Jenna Lynch and Sue Bradford. First, how should we be reading…