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The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.
Monday to Friday, 6pm - 7:30pm, plus a Wednesday Politics Panel 7.30pm - 8pm
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30 years of Batman films
25 Jun 2019The big screen Batman turns 30 and so its a good time to celebrate some of those Batpeople that have come and gone ever since Gotham City's favourite son graced the big screen in Tim Burtons noir… Read more Audio
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Gender-reveal cakes to be a thing of the past
25 Jun 2019The gender-reveal cake gained traction in 2009 with reality TV stars and everyday couples cutting open cakes dyed pink or blue - which apparently denotes sexuality. But no more! The gimmick is waning.
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Holding the banks to account
The government will introduce a bank deposit guarantee scheme, to give customers better protection if their bank was to go under. It is part of the review of the Reserve Bank Act. Read more Audio
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Call for fair pay agreements
The Council of Trade Unions released a report this morning calling on the Government to honour a pre-election promise to introduce fair pay agreements. Read more Audio
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Two National MPs to retire
25 Jun 2019Senior National MP Amy Adams will retire from politics at the 2020 election. Just 45 minutes later, a second National MP, Alastair Scott, also announced he'd also be retiring at the election. Read more Audio
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The Panel with Russell Brown and Alexia Russell (Part 2)
25 Jun 2019The big screen Batman turns 30 and so its a good time to celebrate some of those Batpeople that have come and gone ever since Gotham City's favourite son graced the big screen in Tim Burtons noir… Read more Audio
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The Panel with Russell Brown and Alexia Russell (Part 1)
25 Jun 2019Senior National MP Amy Adams will retire from politics at the 2020 election. The Selwyn MP has decided to step down form her spokesperson roles in the meantime. Just 45 minutes later, a second… Read more Audio
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I've been thinking for 25 June 2019
25 Jun 2019What the Panellists Russell Brown and Alexia Russell have been thinking. Read more Audio
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Story of the Day for 25 June 2019
25 Jun 2019People are more honest than expected, according to a study about what happens when people find wallets. Read more Audio
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Panellists Tuesday 25 June
25 Jun 2019Wallace Chapman is joined by Alexia Russell, journalist and producer of The Detail podcast, and Russell Brown, journalist and owner of the Public Address.
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NZ: Come for the scenery, stay for the peace
24 Jun 2019We've been ranked the second most peaceful country in the world. The Global Peace Index report measures "the peacefulness" of 163 countries. Iceland took the top spot unsurprisingly. Read more Audio
The Panel
Wallace Chapman's Panel hour features a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests.
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