The Panel

Wallace Chapman

podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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Booking Overview

A current-affairs panel focused on New Zealand public issues, combining regular panellists with experts, leaders, and people directly affected by the stories under discussion. Credible pitches include New Zealand subject-matter experts, community leaders, advocates, and individuals with relevant firsthand experience; booking difficulty is medium because the show has broad editorial needs but is part of a major national broadcaster.

Metrics

Episodes: 81

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: New Zealand

YouTube: 243.0k subscribers

Instagram: 194.0k followers

Contact Information

podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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Host

Wallace Chapman - New Zealand broadcaster and journalist known for presenting current-affairs and interview programmes for RNZ.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
New Zealand subject-matter experts, community leaders, advocates, local stakeholders, and people with direct firsthand experience of current public issues.
Required Achievements:  
Relevant professional or community expertise, Direct lived experience of the issue being discussed

Recent Guest Discussions

Hosanna Elers - Homeownership, Housing Access, And The Personal Experience Of Finally Having A Place To Live.

Victor Tindale - Feral-cat Trapping Permits And The Effect Of The Proposed Changes On Hunters And Trappers.

Recent Topics

New Zealand, Current Affairs, Politics, Public Policy, Social Issues

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Panel
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The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense

July 22, 2026

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.

The Panel Plus

July 21, 2026

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: these days, accessing therapy is as easy as a click of a button, if you're willing to regard an AI chatbot as a counsellor. But what are the risks? Joining to explain is Micah Goldwater, an associate professor in psychology at Sydney University.

The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and David Downs, Part 2

July 21, 2026

In part two, a charity supporting young people into the workforce has changed lives, but it's at risk of shutting down. Youth Inspire's funding and relationship manager, Gemma Turney, explains.  Then, be honest: do you know exactly what should go in the recycling bin? Hamilton City Council is running workshops to get people up to speed.

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