Verity Johnson
Closing time
The hospitality industry has warned some Christchurch bars may go out of business if the council decides to move closing times forward. The council is debating today whether to change the closing time… Audio
Starting school - when is best?
The Prime Minister says it's in the best of children to drop the cohort entry for four-year-olds to start school. We debate the arguments with advice from Dr Amanda Mergler, a psychologist and senior… Audio
A tentative decision
Auckland are meeting to make an initial decision about where to site the next America's Cup. We ask the panellists what they think is the best bet for Auckland. Audio
The Panel with Gary McCormick and Verity Johnson (Part 2)
When Jonathan Densem was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, he decided to follow his dream of recording an album of songs. We hear one of his tunes, and he joins the panel to ask listeners for… Audio
The Panel with Gary McCormick and Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Auckland are meeting to make an initial decision about where to site the next America's Cup. The final decision won't be for a few weeks yet. It looks like another aspect of harbour encroachment is… Audio
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Verity Johnson (Part 2)
Topics - the British RSPCA is reporting black cats are being rejected in this age of the 'selfie'. Black cats do not photograph well, aparently, don't look cute enough for social media postings. ACT… Audio
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Topics - the Government's taking control of Novopay. That's the end of the happy association of the Australian company Talent 2 with our education system. Talent2 will pay millions - possibly 20… Audio
The Panel pre-show for 30 July 2014
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio