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The Panel for Tuesday 11 November 2025

The Pre-Panel for 11 November 2025

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Relaxed smile portrait of Wallace Chapman on grey background

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson, Part 1
 
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson.
 
First up, Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country's gun laws. Some have been worried that this signals a liberalisation of firearm legislation. The panel talks to Abdur Razzaq, the Chair of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand.

Then, is it time for a reform of the Clean Slate Act to give former prisoners a second chance? The panel hears from a person who spent ten years in the prison system and has long since turned his life around.

Citizens perceive the state as unable or unwilling to protect them, compelling them to arm themselves for self-preservation.

Citizens perceive the state as unable or unwilling to protect them, compelling them to arm themselves for self-preservation. Photo: Supplied

The Panel with Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson, Part 2
 
In part two, it's been revealed that private prison operator Serco is eyeing up our public hospital infrastructure. Would you be happy with Serco running the health system? 

The logo of the prison operator Serco.

The logo of the prison operator Serco. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson

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: fashion writer Emma Gleason is in studio to talk about the one fashion trend you can't help having an opinion about: camouflage. Does your activewear really need to be camo? or are you really going duck hunting.  

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