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The Panel for Friday 25 July 2025

The Pre-Panel for 25 July 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 Jennie Moreton and Steve McCabe Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Steve McCabe. 

Starting off, the Panel hears how FENZ thinks the cost of living may be to blame for a high number of deaths caused by house fires - high prices forcing people to try and heat their home with the gas barbeques. They also discuss the TikTok video made by an Australian living in Wellington who claims it's "cold, dark, gloomy and depressing" and Wellingtonians as "unmotivated” with “no aspiration”.

Stainless steel gas grill bbq barbecue.

Photo: 123RF

The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Steve McCabe Part 2

The Panel hears from the owner of NZ knitwear company Norsewear who sent a "cheeky" letter to NZ Rugby saying their All Blacks beanies should be made out of wool and not polyester. And they hear from a local resident of Taumarunui which has just been featured in the NZ Herald as first-time buyer-friendly town. they learn why we should all move to Taumarunui. 

Norsewear makes a variety of socks, beanies and scarves, with wool mostly sourced from New Zealand

Norsewear makes a variety of socks, beanies and scarves, with wool mostly sourced from New Zealand Photo: RNZ/Sally Round