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    The Panel with Zoe George and Dean Hall, Part 2

    14/08/2026 | 23 mins.
    In part two, swiping fatigue is in, more and more people are avoiding dating apps and going for the face-to-face matching option. Elise Dalrymple-Keast is owner of premium matchmaking service Compatico. Then, Corey Welch has made the switch from "truckie" to "fridgie" - and is preparing to graduate from his four-year apprenticeship at the age of 51. He tells the panel that it's never too late to switch careers.
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    The Panel with Zoe George and Dean Hall, Part 1

    14/08/2026 | 24 mins.
    First up, a gondola network to help reduce traffic congestion is being investigated by Queenstown. If re-elected National would allow a gondola project to receive public transport funding. The panel hears from Garreth Hayman, CEO of ropeway company Doppelmayr New Zealand. Then, the Kelburn Residents' Association is campaigning against telecommunications company Spark's proposal to build a 14.5m cell tower and equipment cabinets on a footpath in the centre of their leafy village. Sarah Wilcox, coordinator of the Kelburn Conservation Network joins the panel to discuss her issues with the project.
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    The Pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense

    14/08/2026 | 7 mins.
    Wallace Chapman 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. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
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    The Panel Plus for 13 August 2026

    13/08/2026 | 21 mins.
    An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: everyone's been hit by sea gull poop; imagine that times 100. That's what is hitting local businesses in Silverdale due to a massive flock of sea gulls descending on the area. Silverdale Panel Beaters Nick Smith has had a gutsful.
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    The Panel with Mike Williams and Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Part 2

    13/08/2026 | 20 mins.
    In part two, it's a busy evening and you need an easy go-to for dinner. So you allow your hungry teens to fire up Uber Eats. And suddenly an order of two pizzas, turns into an eyewatering 183 dollar bill. That happened to Katie Wesney, a financial advisor who says it's too easy to spend money via credit card. She explains how to put some guard rails in place. Then, every Tuesday morning 'The Good Cafe' meets at Taranaki Cathedral vicarage. A place for delicious breakfast, connection and belonging - all while supporting local causes. Jen Smart is the out going manager and is passionate about the Cafe's outreach.
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About The Panel
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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