The Panel for Thursday 5 June 2025

The Pre-Panel for 5 June 2025 

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

The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 1

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith 

They discuss the heated debate in parliamemt about the proposed punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs; the privacy issues highlighted by the Michael Forbes case and violent boy racer culture in levin; coming to your town soon? 

Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 2

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith 

This half hour the panel hears about the ins and outs of collecting rainwater for drinking and why your council may not approve and they talk to Trevor Goodin, an Ōamaru business man who has stepped up to provide a shuttle hospital service for the needy.  

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The Panel Expanded

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman. First up is a look ahead to Nights with host Emile Donovan. 

Then after hearing some feedback, Wallace is joined by linguist Rory O'Sullivan who discusses why English is such hard language to learn. Plus we hear from two listeners and their stories of seeing bands play at their school: includes mentions of Certain Sounds and the Holiday Makers.

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan