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The Pre-Panel for 27 June 2025 

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

Relaxed smile portrait of Wallace Chapman on grey background

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Anna Dean and Alan McElroy Part 1

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Alan McElroy.

The Panel talks to hotelier Vince who has decided to open the doors of Hotel Motueka to anyone who needs a bed and hot soup during the flooding in Marlbourgh. They also talk to Liz Koh, Kāpiti Coast District councillor about their decision to knock back proposals for some Māori street names.   

Flooding in Brightwater - Tasman District

Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii

The Panel with Anna Dean and Alan McElroy Part 2

This half hour the panel hears from Tasman mayor Tim King for the latest on the flooding in the region and they discuss the pull of the "mushroom cook: Erin Patterson and how the Australian murder trial is attracting an ecosystem of true crime podcasters.

Erin Patterson was arrested and charged with murder on 2 November 2023.

Erin Patterson was arrested and charged with murder on 2 November 2023. Photo: Screenshot / ABC