The Panel

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

The Panel with Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe, Part 2

March 6, 2026 • 25 mins
In part two, a lack of carparks in new townhouse developments in Auckland is causing frustration and chaos for some residents. Elaman Property is a developer that aims to include at least one carpark in every unit - director Ido Drent shares why. Then, a Dunedin teacher is retiring after an exceptional 45 years of service. Judy Hawker tells the panel what she's in it for, and why hands-on activities like cooking and gardening ...
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The Panel with Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe, Part 1

March 6, 2026 • 24 mins
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe. First up, a bombshell poll has put National at it's lowest point since the Judith Collins era, sinking to 28.4%. Labour is 6 points ahead. Political analyst Bryce Edwards breaks down the numbers. Then, clean car standards which penalise importers for bringing in high-emitting cars could be on their way out. What could that mean for th...
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The Pre-Panel for Friday 8 March 2026

March 5, 2026 • 6 mins
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
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The Panel Plus for Thursday March 2026

March 5, 2026 • 24 mins
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: what's in a wealth tax? International success has been patchy, and it's been repetitively added and dropped from party policy lists. Tax Justice Aotearoa has released a report into how it could work.
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The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira, Part 2

March 5, 2026 • 26 mins
In part two, DOC is pulling out of maintaining a popular track leading to a natural sinkhole in Abel Tasman. Local resident and caver Gerard Hindmarsh is incensed. Then, Toyota Corollas and Bentleys alike are lining up to reach record-breaking speeds at this year's Landspeed Trials. Organiser John Secombe breaks it down.
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The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira, Part 1

March 5, 2026 • 24 mins
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira. First up, Defence Force planes heading to the Middle East to evacuate stranded New Zealanders will be armed. Former Defence Minister Ron Mark joins the show. Then, teenage boys are among the biggest concerns for New Zealand's spy agency, with a rise of violent and extreme material being viewed online. The Panel hears from Director-G...
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The Pre Panel for 5 March 2025

March 4, 2026 • 8 mins
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview The Panel for 5 March 2026
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The Whip for 4 March 2026

March 4, 2026 • 28 mins
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Holly Bennett, Corin Dann and Marian Hobbs. They begin with a look at the events in Iran, and New Zealand's stance on it so far. Then, questions over editorial pressure are being raised at TVNZ after Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to the board chair about a story he was unhappy with.
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The Panel Plus for Wednesday 4 March 2026

March 4, 2026 • 19 mins
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: regular linguist Rory O'Sullivan breaks down the strange words often used in place of official job titles - think 'shrink' or 'sparkie.'
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The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Simon Pound, Part 2

March 4, 2026 • 24 mins
In part two, the government has declined to provide subsidies for residential solar power, despite being shown research on it's economic efficiency. Rewiring Aotearoa Mike Casey responds. Then, fancy swapping a student exchange in Paris for a semester in one of New Zealand's big cities? Well, that's on the cards for students at AUT, Victoria and Otago Universities.
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The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Simon Pound, Part 1

March 4, 2026 • 24 mins
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Simon Pound. First up, Donald Trump railed against foreign intervention and endless wars once upon a time, so what changed? Jared Mondschein of the University of Sydney US Studies Centre takes a look. Then, an NZEI survey found 80% parents want more teacher aides in classrooms. Teacher aide advocate Ally Kingi makes the case for more.
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The Pre-Panel for 4 March 2026

March 3, 2026 • 8 mins
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
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The Panel Plus for 3 March 2026

March 3, 2026 • 19 mins
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: fashion critic Emma Gleason pops by for a chat about Gucci's highly unpopular latest collection, and the strange appearance of tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg at runway shows.
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The Panel with Sue Bradford and Phil O'Reilly, Part 2

March 3, 2026 • 24 mins
In part two, a new 'Crisis of Confidence' survey has found half of those between the ages of 15 and 24 experience anxiety or depression. Outward Bound chief executive Malindi Maclean breaks down the results. Then, a group of former Cadbury factory workers have proven the power of a gold coin donation, after collecting a whopping $122,000 for mental health charities.
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The Panel with Sue Bradford and Phil O'Reilly, Part 1

March 3, 2026 • 25 mins
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Phil O'Reilly. First up, an extended conversation on the US and Israel attack on Iran. Columnist and Iranian New Zealander, Donna Miles-Mojab, begins with her take on the conflict and what it means for the regime. Then, journalist Selwyn Manning gives his analysis on New Zealand's stance and the legality of the attack.
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The Pre-Panel for Tuesday 3 March 2026

March 2, 2026 • 8 mins
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's edition of The Panel.
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The Panel Plus

March 2, 2026 • 23 mins
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: why do rational, science-based people hold on to superstitions? Micah Goldwater is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney's School of Psychology, and breaks down this mysterious habit.
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The Panel with Peter Dunne and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, Part 2

March 2, 2026 • 22 mins
n part two, would you pay $360 a night for a beachfront camping site? That's the rate one camper in Papamoa was charged. Then, a Nordic Walking coach comes on to settle the record straight on the benefits of walking with poles.
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The Panel with Peter Dunne and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, Part 1

March 2, 2026 • 24 mins
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. First up, with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in a joint US and Israeli air strike, what will his 36-year rule be remembered for? And what comes next for the regime? Then, health star ratings are set to be mandated in Australia, but politicians back home aren't so keen.
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The Pre-Panel for 2 March 2026

March 1, 2026 • 8 mins
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.
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