John Banks spent 21 years in Parliament. For many of those years, he held high profile ministerial portfolios.

He was also a two term Mayor of Auckland.

This week, he gives us his stark and honest account of NZ’s current position.

He concludes that the election must provide “the change of direction the country so desperately needs”.

If you agree you’ll enjoy the discussion. If you’re happy with the status quo, you’ll find out why you’ll change your mind.

We comment on Jacinda Ardern and censorship, and Victor Davis Hanson on the “self-induced catastrophe of the U.S. southern border”

And we take you to The Mailroom.

File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz

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John Banks spent 21 years in Parliament. For many of those years, he held high profile ministerial portfolios.
He was also a two term Mayor of Auckland.
This week, he gives us his stark and honest account of NZ’s current position.
He concludes that the election must provide “the change of direction the country so desperately needs”.
If you agree you’ll enjoy the discussion. If you’re happy with the status quo, you’ll find out why you’ll change your mind.
We comment on Jacinda Ardern and censorship, and Victor Davis Hanson on the “self-induced catastrophe of the U.S. southern border”
And we take you to The Mailroom.
File your comments and complaints at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable">Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz</a>
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After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born.

So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!

After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born. So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!

After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born.