The Panel for Tuesday 24 February 2026

The Pre-Panel for 24 February 2026

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

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Andie McCombs, Part 1  

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Andie McCombs.  

First up, we return to the issue of dog control, as pressure builds for government intervention to avoid fatal dog attacks.

Then, after being swamped with correspondence on the issue, the CEO of Water NZ is on the show to answer once and for all: should you run your tap before pouring yourself a nice glass of water?

Photo: HENDRIK SCHMIDT

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Andie McCombs, Part 2  

In part two, when it comes to the government's changes to the Equal Pay Act, you can't go past these words: a 'flagrant and significant abuse of power.' That's a description of the process parliament followed, when the changes were passed under urgency. That prompted the formation of the People's Select Committee on Pay Equity, which did it's own consultation on the changes. Former Women's Affairs minister Steve Chadwick served on the committee and joins the Panel.

Then, Craig Piner is the chief fire officer in Richmond, outside of Nelson, he's marking 27 years of volunteer service. The Panel salutes him and all volunteers everywhere.

Photo: Rotorua Daily Post

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: design historian Michael Smythe is back in studio to discuss another kiwi nugget. This time: Phil & Ted's Baby Buggies.

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