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The Panel for Tuesday 2 December 2025

The Pre-Panel for 2 December 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 Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett, Part 1
 
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett.
 
First up, a new report looking at sexual violence in New Zealand recommends a complete rethink of definitions and laws around consent. Emerita professor of criminology, Jane Jordan, shares her thoughts on how that should look.

Then, the rancid lunches served at a Christchurch school bring questions around the wider system back to the surface, according to Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Lisa Te Moerenga.

Haeata Community Campus said they have recalled all of the lunches due to the contamination, but some had already been eaten by students.

The school has recalled the lunches, but some had already been eaten by students. Photo: Supplied

 

 
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett, Part 2
 
In part two, a group of Hawkes Bay parents are outraged their school bus route has been cancelled with next-to-no notice.

Then, an unsuspecting style of dance is enjoying a global resurgence - and it's also especially good for your health.

 

Line dancing lessons at a Christchurch City Council-owned hall.

Photo: RNZ / Rachel Graham

 

 

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 critic Emma Gleason is back, this time for a walk in the shoes of retro sneakers.

Dan Robert's says there's an 'ugly aesthetic happening. Wearing his Balenciaga sneakers (right)

Photo: Supplied.