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The Panel for Thursday 19 June 2025

The Pre-Panel for 19 June 2025 

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

Host Wallace Chapman in a blue shirt and casual jacket. Soft blue background.

Photo: RNZ / Jayne Joyce and Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Anton Matthews Part 1

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Anton Matthews 

With economist Brad Olsen they discuss the latest GDP data; is the NZ economy a race car or an old jalopy? They also examine the issue around a collection of schools urging NZ Rugby to block an exclusive boys' first XV competition.

Kids Sport Team Gathering. Children Play Sports. Boys in Sportswear Jersey Uniforms Having Shout Team. Youth Sports For Children. Youth Football Academy Background with Copy Space

Photo: matimix/123RF

The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Anton Matthews Part 2

This half hour the panel hears from Predator Free Wellington and the disturbing news that we may be losing thousands of baby birds every day.  

A photo of Predator Free 2050's target pests: a stoat, a rat about to break into an egg and and a possum.

Predator Free 2050's target pests: a stoat a rat and a possum Photo: 123rf

The Panel Expanded

An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. 

Wallace places a call to Alan Beck, member of the Taranaki Swiss Club Alphorn Group who is currently on a mini-tour of the lower South Island.

Alan Beck plays the alphorn at the Taranaki Swiss Club.

Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin