22 Oct 2020

The Panel with Victoria Stewart and Anton Matthews (Part 2)

From The Panel, 4:01 pm on 22 October 2020

Topics - The Reserve Bank is taking on a new role as a "steward of the cash system" as the use of cash continues to decline. Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Christian Hawkesby tells The Panel what this means in practice. The World Health Organization (WHO) has come in for its share of criticism over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. University of Waikato Law Professor Alexander Gillespie joins The Panel to discuss WHO's performance. The Wellington City Council will soon consult on a proposal for reusable burial plots, as a way to deal with cemeteries running out of space. Funeral Directors Association President Gary Taylor joins The Panel to share his thoughts on the matter. President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giullani has been tricked into a compromising appearance in the new Borat mockumentary. However, Mr Giulliani says it's a hit job and a complete fabrication. The Panel weighs in.