The Panel for Monday 6 October 2025

The Pre-Panel for 6 October 2025

Jesse is joined by Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show.

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Andie McCombs Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Andie McCombs.

First up, the government has reiterated plans to test 18 and 19 year old's benefits against their parents' incomes. Parents earning just over 65 thousand will be required to support their teenagers, instead of the taxpayer. Is this fair? Can't school leavers find work? 

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston at the announcement that parents earning more than $65,000 must support their 18-19-year-old children, with the government tightening eligibility for Jobseeker benefits. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson

The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Andie McCombs Part 2

In part two, Sarah McLeod says she got a $70 parking ticket for pulling into a park for safety reasons. Even though she contested it, she still got pinged. When should the rules be followed and when should they not? 

Then, the panel meets Stuart from Deer to Care which has just one an Environment Southland award its work donating hunting meet to people in need.

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The Panel Plus

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan.

Then: the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch is running a fundraising campaign to restore a hundred-and-forty-three year-old Bechstein grand piano. Wallace talks to David Salmon, a piano technician who's booked to do the restoration.

Isaac Theatre Royal Christchurch Photo: Isaac Theatre Royal