The Panel

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone and Ed Amon to discuss the possibility of arming our police force. The Panel also discusses financial violence statistics.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Mark Knoff-Thomas to discuss the proposed closure of Kinleith's paper plant and the possible loss of more than 200 jobs. Plus the panel hears about efforets to save a dearly loved Dunedin mural.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Mark Knoff-Thomas to one small schools responce to yesterday's Hikoi mo Te Tiriti. And the panellists chat about New Zealander's love affair with the four bedroom home.

Jesse is joined by Wallace Chapman and The Panel producer Carol Stiles to preview tonight's Panel and discuss some news of the day.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Chris Wikaira discuss toxic weeds and should you eat once a day?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Chris Wikaira to discuss today's huge turnout at the Hikoi mo Te Tiriti. The panellists also chat about the imminent closure of 14 community newspapers.

Today on the pre-panel producer Carol Stiles joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Scott Campbell discuss what can be done to ensure healthier options are available at the school tuck shop. Plus, the burden of maintaining heritage buildings - who should pay?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Scott Campbell to discuss the surge in numbers joining the joining the Hikoi mo Te Tiriti from Te Waipounamu. Plus the panel discusses how much more likely you are to be involved in a crash if you've already been given a ticket for speeding.

Wallace Chapman and his producer Carol Stiles joins Jesse to preview what's on The Panel tonight!

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley & Peter Fa'afiu to discuss the new study that shows global plastic waste is set to double by 2050 and we speak to a Auckland man who is taking his Coldplay fandom to the next level.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley & Peter Fa'afiu to discuss whether The Treaty Principles Bill will damage National's relationship with Maori. Plus the panel discuss the government's proposal to charge locals an access fee to visit New Zealand's iconic natural spots.

Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith & Peter Elliot to discuss the Treaty Principles Bill and whether the Government should pay students a Universal stipend while they study in registered professions.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith & Peter Elliot to discuss what should be cut from Wellington's Long Term Plan & Oamaru's bid to be recognised as a National Historic Landmark.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet to discuss new research that shows $17.3 b of benefits contributed by the live peformance sector and the panel meet New Zealand's arm wrestling hero.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet to discuss today's Hikoi. Plus the panel discuss the recent member's bill to shut down the last four licensing trusts.

Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. [picture id="4KOWVQ1_063_51038904AE007āpprentice_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson & Conor English to discuss whether DOC should ask private citizens and businesses to help fund projects and why a Hasting's couple $38,000 offer to help save the local pool was rejected.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson & Conor English to discuss whether the government's apology to survivors of abuse in care went far enough and spoke to an outdoor recreation groups are worried that health and safety are hampering NZers accessing the great outdoors.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton & David Farrar to discuss whether Joe Biden should pardon the incumbent president and a community choir's once in a lifetime opportunity to perform with Coldplay.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton & David Farrar to discuss the new proposed stalking laws and Auckland council's $800,000 spend on a Christmas tree for the city.

Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & Mark Sainsbury to discuss a potential law change to protect comedians, critics and artists who poke fun at others & Porirua's successful ChoctoberFest.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & Mark Sainsbury to discuss the Trump administration's priorities and social media bans for under 16s.

Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Selwyn Manning & Nalini Baruch to discuss children's charity StarJam closure and New Zealand's oldest agricultural event, the Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Selwyn Manning & Nalini Baruch to discuss yesterday's US election result.

Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ian Powell & Sarah Catherall to discuss the sale of single cigarettes at dairies and health campaigners will deliver a petition to Parliament tomorrow demanding the government reverse cuts to the Southern hospital.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ian Powell & Sarah Catherall to discuss the final day of campaigning in the U.S election and the government's decision to can a proposal to mandate the registration and desexing of cats.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Sparks and Peter Dunne to discuss the Black Caps 3- 0 whitewash of India and the cost of the campaign to encourage Aucklanders to feel better about their city.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Sparks and Peter Dunne to discuss the shock poll in Iowa and the impact of cutting school bus services.

Today on the pre-panel producer Olivia Wilson joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Raybon Kan & Paula Penfold to discuss Karori resident's love of its two 30km/hr roads and the Phoenix v Auckland FC derby. [picture id="4KHC6RX_241102PhoenixAucklandFC_031_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Raybon Kan & Paula Penfold to discuss a New Zealand bottom trawler catching 37kg of coral in international waters & whether it's time to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms.

Tonight on The Panel, Susana Lei'atua is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley & Ed McKnight to discuss: virtual fencing for dairy farms, tomorrows Love Huts campaign, and that one classmate who went on to surprise everyone.

Tonight on The Panel, Susana Lei'atua is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley & Ed McKnight to discuss: Halloween, Mike Kings comments on alcohol and mental health, and the first non-crown entity accredited to consent building work.

Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Susana Lei'ataua & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss what's acceptable background behaviour when your partners on a work from home video call.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant to discuss: the Auckland park that's removed all it's benches, whether it's ok to buy a cheap engagement ring, and the small town museums to seek out this summer. Anton Mathews Managing Director at Hustle Group Niki Bezzant is a food and nutrition writer and Editor of Thrive Magazine [picture id="4NJZSL8_copyrightīmage_180133" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant to discuss: a new report into chronic school absence, how legal challenges could shape the US Election, and should we ban the Sieg Heil? Anton Mathews Managing Director at Hustle Group Niki Bezzant is a food and nutrition writer and Editor of Thrive Magazine [picture id="4N27IFQīmage_crop_92164" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss snacking. It turns out all the people saying it's bad your us are wrong - kind of.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jennie Moreton & Rajorshi Chakraborti discuss plans to ban driving on the beach, and the health benefits of living with a cat. Plus - is it ok to trick or treat in neighbourhoods you don't live in?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jennie Moreton & Rajorshi Chakraborti discuss Donald Trump's MSG rally. Plus, police plans to stop attending low risk mental health call-outs from Friday.

Regular panelist & former Labour Party activist Shane Te Pou attended Donald Trumps Madison Square Gardens rally. He shares his experience: "It was for many the coming of the Messian. People were on their knees praying, oeople were weeping, , people were screaming [in] euphoria" Plus some of the conversations he had with the attendees: "I used to be middle class, but i've just given up on everything. I can't send my daughter to univertiy. My medical bills are sky high and i've just given up."

Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss whether we've forgotten how to behave at a bar. Have single file queues taken over?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists discuss off-shore wind developer BlueFloat Energy withdrawing from NZ, the volunteer Fire-brigade celebrating it's 150th anniversary. Wallace also asks the Question of The Day - which white lies did your parents tell you growing up?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists discuss an NZTA Tweet which could be interpreted as encouraging people to drive faster.. Plus Queenstown's population growth. Will it become Queens-city?

Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss whether wearing headphones in a resturant could solve one hot issue.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Madison Burgess-Smth & Sue Bradford discuss how inequality affects educational outcomes, lawn bowls in schools & bad parking,

Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus Tom shares the news Northland has been anointed one of the worlds top destinations by National Geographic.