The Panel

The Panel with Penny Ashton and Patrick Phelps, Part 1  

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by Penny Ashton and Patrick Phelps.  

First up, with the recent fatal weather dis related disasters in the North island we have to ask: does our emergency planning match the frequency and extremity of events? The Panel talks to Richard Adams, the founder and director of Taskforce Kiwi, an organisation that offers completely voluntary support in emergencies.

Then, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declined Donald Trump's offer for New Zealand to join the Board for Peace. The Panel mulls over the pros and cons of the decision - should we have taken the seat at the table?

Former US President and Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump arrives for a "Commit to Caucus" rally in Clinton, Iowa, on 6 January 6, 2024. Photo: TANNEN MAURY / AFP

The Panel with Penny Ashton and Patrick Phelps, Part 2  

In part two, the All Blacks and South Africa are due to play each other in a match in the US in September. With the ICE shootings and general unrest in America, is it really the best back drop for the match?, asks sports writer Alice Soper. The panel discusses with Alice if politics should or shouldn't stay out of rugby.

Then, once again the SPCA are asking for help in finding a home for another long stay dog in their care. Azul has been with the SPCA for just over 300 days. She's sick of being overlooked and is ready to find her forever home. If you think you can offer Azul what she needs, please visit her page on the SPCA website for more info.  

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