The Panel for Tuesday 12 August 2025

The Pre-Panel for 12 August 2025 

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs.

First, a controversial West Coast mine has been declined for the fast track process. Is the legislation working as it should? Then, 90 police officers from outside of Northland will work in the region on a temporary roster as the local frontline struggles with a spate of crime. The Far North Mayor joins the panel.

Photo: Neil Silverwood

The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 2

In part two, community sports organisations are crying out for more more volunteers after a 40% drop in people signing up since the pandemic. And finally, is this the longest standing classroom toy? Mr Ed of Piha Community Preschool has been taken around New Zealand and further afield for the last 15 years.

An image of Mr Ed from his younger days. Photo: supplied

The Panel Plus

 An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan.

Then, as chilly temperatures stubbornly remain around the motu, fashion writer and panel regular Emma Gleason comes along to discuss the best jumpers on the market.

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