The Panel with Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke (Part 1)

Published: Jan. 25, 2021, 3:03 a.m.

A new case of covid 19 in the community has been confirmed. The infection is the South African variant and the source is likely to be a fellow returnee at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. The Panel speaks to Director of Te Pūnaha Matatini Shaun Hendy. A housing affordability report just released by the OECD organisation of developed nations has ranked New Zealand top for unaffordable housing for its poorest families. Economist Tony Alexander speaks to The Panel about the ranking. Massey University professor of marketing Malcolm Wright speaks to The Panel about a New World sticker promotion which has turned into a frenzy, with some customers furious to learn that the prizes they wanted are out of stock.