In Podcast 350,  the NZ First Deputy Leader presents the case for both himself and the party.

Even Mr Jones confesses the he can be a little aggressive at times. Or as he puts it,  “brutal at times”.

However, honest communication is always welcome and constructive.

His manner of delivery always conveys a genuine eloquence, but policy is the important factor.

“We have to ensure that the birthstone of democracy is citizenship”, and “we are going through a period of democratic engineering”.

These quotes offer a glimpse of the thought provoking nature of our discussion.

And, of course, we delve into The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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

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In Podcast 350, &nbsp;the NZ First Deputy Leader presents the case for both himself and the party.
Even Mr Jones confesses the he can be a little aggressive at times. Or as he puts it, &nbsp;“brutal at times”.
However, honest communication is always welcome and constructive.
His manner of delivery always conveys a genuine eloquence, but policy is the important factor.
“We have to ensure that the birthstone of democracy is citizenship”, and “we are going through a period of democratic engineering”.
These quotes offer a glimpse of the thought provoking nature of our discussion.
And, of course, we delve into The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
File your comments and complaints at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz">Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz</a> OR <a href="mailto:Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz">Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz</a>
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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.

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Leighton Smith Podcast #350 - October 21st 2026 - Shane Jones

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