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The Panel for Friday 3 October 2025

The Pre-Panel for 3 October 2025

Jesse is joined by Emile Donovan and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show.

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Photo: RNZ / Jayne Joyce and Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Alan McElroy and Sally Wenley, Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Alan McElroy and Sally Wenley.

First up, is it okay to protest outside someone's lawn? That's a question being wrestled with on multiple levels right now, with a proposed law preventing it and Winston Peters being subject to this very thing on Thursday night. Law professor Kris Gledhill unpacks the issue.

The Totara River Rail Bridge was closed last August by the Westland District Council after serious safety concerns were raised.

The Totara River Rail Bridge was closed last August by the Westland District Council after serious safety concerns were raised. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton

The Panel with Alan McElroy and Sally Wenley, Part 2

In part two, a breast milk bank in Whāngarei has been so inundated with donations that they had to get a new freezer. 

Then, it's been a busy week at the partially restored Christ Church Cathedral, which has opened it's doors to pets and their owners for the first time since the earthquakes.

Lactation consultant Janine Parsons and maternity quality and safety leader Lou Rowden check milk before it’s stored in the new freezer.

Lactation consultant Janine Parsons and maternity quality and safety leader Lou Rowden check milk before it’s stored in the new freezer. Photo: Supplied / Te Whatu Ora