The Panel

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    The Panel with Ben Thomas and Kanoa Lloyd, Part 2

    20/03/2026 | 22 mins.
    In part two, organisations around the world are racing to establish an official certification system to declare products AI-free. But is AI too far embedded in our work for that to matter? Then, Everybody's Theatre in Opunake has a special place in the heart of the community. Every single business and resident has chipped in to buy the cinema the means to fix their old projector.
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    The Panel with Ben Thomas and Kanoa Lloyd, Part 1

    20/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Kanoa Lloyd. First up, a wrap on the government's approach to the Iran fuel crisis with The Post's deputy Political Editor, Henry Cooke. Then, Rob Kelman, the director of Reloop Pacific stops by to advocate for a return to a container refund scheme.
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    The Pre-Panel for 20 March 2026

    20/03/2026 | 8 mins.
    Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
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    The Panel Plus

    19/03/2026 | 22 mins.
    An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the rise of extremist Christian rhetoric in the US military has caused great concern to a religious freedom advocate. Mikey Weinstein, who founded the Military Religious Freedom group, says 200 troops sent complaints of superiors using this rhetoric to justify attacks in Iran.
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    The Panel with Sally Wenly and Andie McCombs, Part 2

    19/03/2026 | 22 mins.
    In part two, most of us a familiar with betting, be it rugby, horses, or even elections. But what about war? Karoline Thomson from the University of South Wales takes a look at this rapidly growing trend. Then, Wanaka is playing host to a slow fashion show tonight, as part of a month-long push to promote mending over fast fashion. Ruth Blunt from Wastebusters explains.

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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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