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The Panel for Wednesday 17 April 2019

  • Panelists Wednesday 17 April

    12:00 PM.Wallace Chapman is joined by Heather Roy, business consultant and former ACT party MP, and Russell Brown, journalist and owner of the Public Address. 

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  • Story of the Day and I've been thinking for 17 April 2019

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    3:45 PM.An introduction to our panellist and the topics for the day plus our panellists share their thoughts on something they've been thinking about. Audio

  • The Panel with Heather Roy and Russell Brown (Part 1)

    4:07 PM.No Capital Gains Tax; 'National Interest' test for investments considered; How much will you pay to watch the RWC? Audio

  • The Panel with Heather Roy and Russell Brown (Part 2)

    4:08 PM.Question of the Day; What advice did your parents give you?; What a way to make a living; Elderly struggling with online world; Beards: Dirtier than a dog; It's not what you know... Audio

  • No Capital Gains Tax

    4:10 PM.The Prime Minister announced today the Government has decided against implementing a tax on capital gains, telling a press conference there was "no mandate" for it.  Read more Audio

  • 'National Interest' test for investments considered

    4:16 PM.The Government is consulting on a 'National Interest' test for screening major investments by foreign companies, saying it needs the power to stop purchases if they involve sensitive land or… Read more Audio

  • How much will you pay to watch the RWC?

    4:20 PM.Spark has hit back at criticism it's price to watch the Rugby World Cup is too high. It will cost $90 to access all the games, though the big games will be screened on TVNZ for free.  Read more Audio

  • What a way to make a living

    4:25 PM.One of the world's richest men has hailed the blessing of a 12-hour working day, saying that it's the secret to getting ahead. Alibaba founder Jack Ma supports a 9am to 9pm working day, and a six-day… Read more Audio

  • What advice did your parents give you?

    4:40 PM.A US Health writer asked his followers on twitter what the best advice their parents ever gave them. And it went off, with more than 3000 people sharing their stories.  Read more Audio

  • Elderly struggling with online world

    4:45 PM.Banks have closed branches in small towns across the country, arguing that they are not needed as everyone has moved to online banking. But many older people aren't confident in the digital world. Read more Audio

  • Beards: Dirtier than a dog

    4:50 PM.A new report has found men with beads carry more germs in their facial hair than dogs do in their fur. Beard experts say you need to wash you beard hair like you wash your head hair - with shampoo and… Read more Audio

  • It's not what you know...

    4:55 PM.Are you one of those people that hate networking, but realise that it is important if you you want to get ahead in your line of work? It can be very daunting for introverts especially. But a less… Read more Audio