Wallace Chapman
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Raybon Kan (Part 2)
Topics - We highlighted how tough things are with performers facing a second round of gig cancellations, contemplating the reality more lockdowns, and what that means for the future of audiences and… Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Raybon Kan (Part 1)
Topics - The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed Auckland will not come out of level three restrictions early. Otago University professor of Biochemistry, Kurt Krause joins The Panel to… Audio
What panellists have been thinking about
"I've been thinking' with panellists Sally Wenley and Raybon Kan. Audio
Lockdowns bringing trackies back
Even vogue editor Anna Wintour is donning a pair of trackpants - which have reached peak popularity during Covid-19 lockdodwns around the world. The Panel discusses the pros of the pants. Audio
Training for tracing app created
The Auckland Art Gallery has put together training documents to help staff help visitors use the Covid-tracing app. Director of Toi o Tamaki Auckland Art Gallery Kirsten Paisley joins The Panel to… Audio
Thousands missing mortgage payments
Thousands of households have missed payments on their mortgages, but haven't yet been brought into the home loan "holiday" scheme. Centrix chief executive Keith McLaughlin discusses the issue with the… Audio
MPs say no to banning private fireworks
There will be no ban on the private sale and use of fireworks after a parliamentary select committee decided to leave regulations as they are. Mayor of the Waimakariri District Council Dan Gordon… Audio
Today in music history for 20 August 2020
Isaac Hayes was Born on this day in 1942. Audio
Mittens nominated for NZer of the year
Mittens, a celebrity cat in Wellington has been nominated for New Zealander of the Year. His owner Silvio Bruinsma joins The Panel to talk about his famous floof. Audio
Half of Kiwis say they've fallen for fake news
Fifty percent of New Zealanders say they have fallen for fake news, according to a survey by Netsafe. Chief executive Martin Cocker joins The Panel to discuss. Audio
Nats call for Border Agency Protection
The National Party is calling for a Border Agency Protection to be set up. The party also wants international travellers to provide evidence of a negative covid-19 test before coming into the country… Audio
The Panel with Chamanthie Sinhalage-Fonseka and Scott Campbell
Topics - There will be no ban on the private sale and use of fireworks after a parliamentary select committee decided to leave regulations as they are. Mayor of the Waimakariri District Council Dan… Audio
The Panel with Chamanthie Sinhalage-Fonseka and Scott Campbell
Topics - The National Party is calling for a Border Agency Protection to be set up. The party also wants international travellers to provide evidence of a negative covid-19 test before coming into the… Audio
What panellists have been thinking about
"I've been thinking' with panellists Chamanthie Sinhalage-Fonseka and Scott Campbell. Audio
Kamala Harris vice presidential candidate
Kamala Harris has been named the Democrats vice presidential candidate, at day three of the party's national convention. She's spoken at the convention, to accept her nomination. Audio
Musicians feeling lockdown pinch
Just when you thought it might have been all over ...life gets tough again for those whose incomes rely on audiences. Composer and director of member services at APRA Victoria Kelly joins The Panel to… Audio
LGNZ to discuss water bottling, electoral cycle
Local Government NZ to discuss remits on extending electoral cycle, and a moratorium on bottling water. Audio
Fighting misinformation with critical thinking
Biology teacher Roger Waddell describes to The Panel how he uses conspiracy theories to teach his students critical thinking. Audio