The Panel with Madison Burgess-Smith and Martin Bosley Part 1
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith and Martin Bosley. The Panel discusses ongoing reforms designed to crack down on crime including new offences for people who assault first responders announced over the weekend. They also talk to annoyed Waiwera Valley resident David Pennington who, along with neighbours, are disgruntled at a council decision to allow the building of a 16.5 metre golden Buuhdist statue.
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