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The Panel for Monday 3 November 2025

The Pre-Panel for Monday 3 November 2025
 
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa  to preview this evening's show.

Relaxed smile portrait of Wallace Chapman on grey background

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan


 
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Allan Blackman, Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Allan Blackman
 
First up, Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals have gone through the roof, rising 22.5% in a year. What's going on? David Callanan from Public Trust explains.

Then, volunteer teams have leapt into the clean up of recent storms in the South Island, but one organisation says there isn't enough funding supporting such groups. Taskforce Kiwi director Richard Adams explains.

The Government has canned the $1000 KiwiSaver kickstart programme.

The Government has canned the $1000 KiwiSaver kickstart programme. Photo: 123RF

 

The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Allan Blackman, Part 2
 
In part two, residents in the West Auckland suburb of Titirangi are fed up after dealing with a single lane road for nearly three years. 

Then, a Pétanque player made sporting history over the weekend, picking up three New Zealand sporting titles. Andre Noel celebrates his success with the panel.

Road cones with road workers in background.

Photo: 123rf / Aleksandrenko Anastasiya