The Panel for Wednesday 6 May 2020

3:48 PM.Wellington Zoo has reached a "huge milestone" after successfully hatching 13 Goliath bird-eating tarantulas. It's the first zoo in Australasia to breed the species. However, as Amelia Langford finds… Read more Audio

4:08 PM.The National Party policy unveiled proposing a large GST refund scheme for businesses badly affected by COVID-19 gets widespread support. Infometrics economist Brad Olsen talks about why its so… Read more Audio

4:19 PM.Agriculture is getting a hand out to alleviate drought related problems, but there's been nothing for horticulture. Horticulture NZ Chief Executive Mike Chapman joins the discussion. Audio

4:29 PM.Marriage in New Zealand is out of vogue with 2019 recording the lowest number of nuptials in 60 years. Audio

4:36 PM.Including Australia in New Zealand's bubble should come with some big caveats. Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker explains why we should tread carefully. Audio

4:42 PM.RNZ sports editor Stephen Hewson talks to The Panel about the selection of Sam Cane for All Blacks captain and when we might see sport resume again. Audio

4:49 PM.Economist David Wilson is calling for a de-centralised approach to economic recovery post COVID-19. He explains his approach to The Panel Audio