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The Panel for Thursday 28 August 2025

The Pre-Panel for 28 August 2025 

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

Relaxed smile portrait of Wallace Chapman on grey background

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Richard Pamatatau and Maddy Burgess-Smith Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Richard Pamatatau and Maddy Burgess-Smith. 

In Control Room Doctor and Radiologist Discuss Diagnosis while Watching Procedure and Monitors Showing Brain Scans Results, In the Background Patient Undergoes MRI or CT Scan Procedure.

Photo: Gorodenkoff Productions OU / 123RF

The Panel with Richard Pamatatau and Maddy Burgess Smith Part 2

Kicking off the second half: the Ministry for Primary Industries is currently reviewing how meat gets checked on the production line, the PSA union is worried this could erode the safety of our meat. We talk to a meat inspector who has seen it all.  

And then: chaotic gardening, the latest gardening trend on TikTok. We talk to a gardening expert about the new style of gardening. 

Mataura meatworks plant.

Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

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: they may have their uses, but plastic wet wipes continue to be the bane of water and health authorities around the world. We talk to an environmental expert about the impact and why some countries, including our own, are reluctant to issue bans. 

Toilet wet wipes

Photo: RNZ / Shannon Gillies