The Panel for Friday 5 September 2025

The Pre-Panel for 5 September 2025 

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

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Ed McKnight Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists  Lynda Hallinan and Ed McKnight.

First up, Green MP Benjamin Doyle has announced they will step down from Parliament, citing well-being concerns after receiving threats and ongoing abuse. Then, the Government is to introduce new measures to help those sleeping rough. Homelessness advocate and Chief Executive of Link People in South Auckland, Fiona Hamilton joins the Panel.. And finally, they hear from a traffic management manager about how traffic worker abuse is on the rise after the "war on cones".    

Homelessness is rising in Auckland, with leaders warning more Pacific youth are sleeping rough as families lose public housing. Photo: RNZ / Luke McPake

The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Ed McKnight Part 2

In part two, Senior Lecturer of Terrorism and Security Studies at Charles Sturt University, Dr Kristy Campion joins The Panel to discuss the swell of extremist violence and rhetoric around the world, and then a Wellington mum's idea to help with her busy life schedule is now overtaking the likes of Tinder, Hinge and Pinterest in the New Zealand app lifestyle rankings.

Nicole Retter – Co-Founder and CEO of PAM Photo: PAM/Supplied