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The Panel

RNZ
New Zealand
Wellington
Auckland
Christchurch
New Zealand Politics
Dunedin
Kiwisaver
Christchurch, New Zealand
Education
Wellington, New Zealand
Lockdown Memories
Sexual Violence
Consent Law
New Zealand First
Immigration
New Zealand Housing Market
Labour Party
Homelessness
Artificial Intelligence
National Party

The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.

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Latest Episodes

In part two, is there a regulation grey area when it comes to the treatment of people's pets at doggy daycares? NZ Animal Law Association president, Marcelo Rodrigues Ferrere thinks so. Then, two best mates who've been making films together for 20 ye... more

Tonight, on The Panel, Emile Donovan is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Deborah Hart. First up, an Auckland councillor wants the council to refuse to provide a venue for a Free Speech Union event, with concerns about 'controversy and division' p... more

Emile Donovan and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Emile will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

The Panel with Mary Lambie and Michael Moynahan, Part 2 In part two, the price of registering a pet dog has jumped up for some Bay of Plenty locals, and one Papamoa resident says $154 is simply too high. Then, a Riverton cafe owner is attempting to p... more

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James Ross
James Ross from the Wellington Ratepayers Alliance
Wellington Ratepayers Alliance
Episode: The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 2
Ben McNulty
Wellington Deputy Mayor
Wellington City Council
Episode: The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 2
Ashleigh Hughes Nelson
The Wild Gardener, editor of NZ Gardener
NZ Gardener
Episode: The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 2
Jo McCarroll
Editor of NZ Gardener
NZ Gardener
Episode: The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 1
Tim Wilson
Chief Executive of the Maxim Institute; former US correspondent for TVNZ
Maxim Institute
Episode: The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 1
Michael Swanson
Director, Politics Department at Otago University
University of Otago
Episode: The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 1
Rebecca Styles
Research lead at Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ
Episode: The Panel with Tim Wilson and Jo McCarroll, Part 1
Lilian Hanly
Political reporter at RNZ
RNZ
Episode: The Whip for 22 July 2026
Stephen Parker
Former political editor for TV3
Television3 / TV3
Episode: The Whip for 22 July 2026

Hosts

Wallace Chapman
Host with RNZ background; central figure across shows, frequent facilitator of policy and current affairs discussions
Jesse Mulligan
Co-host addressing audience and guests; participates in light banter and panel moderation

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Part 1 only?

    Is there a reason only part 1 of each show for 2024 is available?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abbycaro
    Australia3 years ago
  • Complete waste of resources, airtime and oxygen

    The facilitator Chapman has a massive right-wing bias, and the invited panelists are also strongly biased to the right. At least part of the problem is that Chapman has the attention span of a concussed goldfish and like too many other RNZ presenters is obsessed with entertainment trivia. The apparent intention was to have witty people have discussions about topical issues, but it fails because a: Chapman is always flicking on to the next item on his list, and b: well, the participants may aspir... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ScrapMusic101
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Frustrating

    Like the format of this show but am constantly frustrated by being unable to make out what Wallace says. He rushes his speech and is tripping over his words all the time. I don't have any hearing problem but I miss up to 50% of what Wallace says. Am also very disappointed and frustrated by the number of male guests who dominate, interrupt and talk over other guests, particularly female guests, when they've barely started speaking. It's rude and some of us want to hear what the other person was... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SMz21
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • My favourite show!

    While it’s hard to pick a favourite segment from RNZ, this is one I love listening to right now, having recently moved to the U.S.

    Syreeta h

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    syreeta h
    United States4 years ago
  • A bit too politically obvious

    I do miss Jim Mora. Under the new management the show too often displays an obvious lean to the left whereas Jim always seemed to chart a more appropriately neutral course.

    Still worth a listen with that proviso.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sawadi
    New Zealand5 years ago

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Sponsorship prospects note strong engagement with policy-focused audiences and civic-minded listeners.
Guests value the platform for broad reach and cross-disciplinary audience appeal.
Listeners praise the show for smart, faster-paced debates and diverse guest mix.
Some express frustration with host pacing and occasional bias implied by guests.
Readers appreciate practical, local insights and human-interest segments amidst policy talk.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Andie McCombs, Part 1
Q: Will an OCR rise influence house prices or consumer confidence?
Kelvin suggests confidence effects are likely; rates increases may modestly affect mindsets, with the real impact depending on how mortgage rates adjust in response.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Andie McCombs, Part 1
Q: What questions do you have for Kelvin?
The host asks Kelvin why house prices are falling and what the outlook is given higher costs and job insecurity, seeking concrete factors beyond generic trends.
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira, Part 1
Q: Adrian, how did you experience the situation overnight and what echoed through your evacuation decisions?
Adrian described the rapid rise of the creek, the heavy rainfall, and the calm, planned evacuation with family support and careful preparation, emphasizing that there was no stress due to prior planning and kit readiness.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Andie McCombs, Part 1
Q: Straight up, how likely is it that top will make it past that 5% threshold?
Richard Shaw explains that it is more likely now than three polls ago, with close polling near the 5% threshold creating potential viability and tactical voting in electorates like Mount Albert.
The Panel with Claire Amos and Peter Dunne, Part 1
Q: What does the Greens' polling surge mean for future coalitions?
The panel suggests the Greens could gain leverage either through a formal coalition or confidence-and-supply arrangements, depending on post-election outcomes, which might give them more influence than in a strictly minority or informal role.

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What is The Panel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features fast-paced, opinion-driven panels that mix policy, politics, technology, urban life, and everyday practical topics. Episodes commonly explore public policy (housing, transport, AI in government), governance and leadership, local government issues, and human-interest threads (soups, heritage chickens, community projects). A distinctive angle is the blend of rigorous discussion with light, personal banter, often anchored by a steady host and a rotating set of guests including academics, journalists, politicians, and industry professionals. This combination makes it useful for listeners who want accessible policy context, cross-cutting perspectives, and real-world implications for communities and businesses. A standout trait ... more

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The Panel launched 12 years ago and published 321 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Panel include:

1. James Ross
2. Ben McNulty
3. Ashleigh Hughes Nelson
4. Jo McCarroll
5. Tim Wilson
6. Michael Swanson
7. Rebecca Styles
8. Lilian Hanly

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