/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/rss 九一星空无限 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:46:26 Z en /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-this-is-not-the-end/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-this-is-not-the-end/ After 33 years, Leighton Smith has signed off his morning show for the final time. The veteran broadcaster wrapped up his final show on 九一星空无限talk ZB just before midday. In a moving message, he paid tribute to his listeners, his texters, his callers, and, most importantly, his producer and wife Carolyn for all their years working together. He says he is leaving because he chose to. "Two days ago, I started to question my own wisdom, and I've still got a question mark over it. But with the podcast and the Herald, I still have an outlet, life will go on. It will not end." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:05:52 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/livestream-simon-bridges-speaks-with-leighton-smith/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/livestream-simon-bridges-speaks-with-leighton-smith/ Watch above as National Party leader Simon Bridges joins Leighton Smith live in studio. Opposition leader Simon Bridges says he is "unfazed" by the latest tranche of internal National Party information that has been leaked to media. Speaking to RNZ this morning, Bridges called the leaked details of party policies "minor bits and pieces". An anonymous leaker, who claimed to be a National MP but did not use a parliamentary email address, leaked the information to the Weekend Herald. It detailed areas of policy National is looking at exploring before the 2020 election, including an income insurance scheme. The documents were provided to National's front bench between August 14 and September 11. Bridges said the policy papers were from several months ago and that New Zealanders can "see what's happened over the last two or three months". "New Zealanders will have a very clear sense of what's gone on in our party over that time." Asked what the leaks had to do with former National MP Jami-Lee Ross, Bridges said "ultimately, I don't know". "But I'm not concerned, I'm not fazed. I'm focusing on what Kiwis want." Ross was put on mental health leave on October 2. He was kicked out of the National Party on October 15 after a PwC investigation into leaked travel expenses revealed he was likely the leaker. A spokesman for Bridges told the Weekend Herald on Saturday that the policy papers were a number of months old and were sent to "all frontbench MPs at the time". The leak of the policy documents came after National's internal polls and media talking points, sent to MPs, were also leaked to media last week. In August, National's internal travel expenses were leaked to 九一星空无限hub and Bridges launched an inquiry to find out who the leaker was. Bridges told the AM Show this morning the inquiry was "absolutely" the right thing to do. "We had a problem, it resulted in an MP being expelled – it was the right thing to do." Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:04:50 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/lgbt-radical-activists-face-pushback-over-increasing-demands/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/lgbt-radical-activists-face-pushback-over-increasing-demands/ Expat American and former US military serviceman Chris called into The Leighton Smith Show this morning to share his thoughts over the escalating culture wars of LGBT radical activists demanding they be referred to with the correct pronoun. He told Chris Lynch that he believes this is a dangerous situation, and exposes the hypocrisy of those wanting the rest of the public to bow down to their demands. "Look at it this way, the same people claiming a man can be a woman and a woman can be a man are the same people screaming saying science doesn't dictate biology, and that we need to believe climate change." LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sun, 25 Nov 2018 21:11:28 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/the-lady-killers-perform-bohemian-rhapsody/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/the-lady-killers-perform-bohemian-rhapsody/ Leighton got a special treat this morning - sitting front row at a performance by The Lady Killers.  The trio (Tina Cross, Suzanne Lynch and Jackie Clarke) are performing at the True Colours Cabaret Gala for World Aids Day. The December 1st concert will raise funds and bring awareness to the HIV community. The Lady Killers treated Leighton's listeners to a special rendition of Queen's classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.  WATCH THE PERFORMANCE ABOVE Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:10:18 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-president-trump-right-to-ban-jim-acosta/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-president-trump-right-to-ban-jim-acosta/ The President rightly gets to choose who asks a question, and he doesn’t need to call on Acosta. Let Acosta sit in the front row stewing and call on all of the other reporters in the room except him. Simple. But I don’t think it is that simple. Jim Acosta is of such character that he would try and assert himself and he would not stop. He might try and sit out the first day, possibly the second, but by then he wouldn’t be able to contain himself. He would be standing and speaking before any nominee could ask a question. And he would probably start with “Why are you not taking any of my questions. Seriously, he is a narcissist. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Thu, 15 Nov 2018 02:10:08 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-better-than-expected-result-for-republicans/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-better-than-expected-result-for-republicans/ "This is a better result than what a lot of people said it would be. The number of seats gained in the Senate by the Republicans is not to be scoffed at." Listen to the audio above as Leighton Smith gives his assessment on the 2018 US Midterm elections, which saw the Democrats take back control of the House and Republicans extend their majority in the Senate. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 23:13:56 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/michael-bassett-bridges-should-never-have-asked-for-inquiry/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/michael-bassett-bridges-should-never-have-asked-for-inquiry/ Michael Bassett is a former Labour Party member and cabinet minister. He joined Leighton Smith this morning to discuss the issue everyone is talking about, Jami-Lee Ross and the audio recordings of Simon Bridges. Bassett believes Ross didn't get the promotion he wanted which is why he feels like he has nothing to lose, and says Simon Bridges made a huge tactical blunder by asking for an inquiry in the first place. LISTEN ABOVE AS MICHAEL BASSETT SPEAKS WITH LEIGHTON SMITH Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:10:21 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/bob-narev-holocaust-survivor-recounts-his-harrowing-experience-in-a-concentration-camp/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/bob-narev-holocaust-survivor-recounts-his-harrowing-experience-in-a-concentration-camp/ Holocaust survivor Bob Narev joined Leighton Smith to discuss his harrowing time spent in a Nazi concentration camp and his latest venture helping elderly Holocaust survivors. Narev spent two years and a half years in a concentration camp in German-occupied Czechoslovakia. Having survived, he made his way to New Zealand, then out of the blue, he received a payment of $15,000 from Germany, stated to be compensation for his time in the camp. At first, he was planning to give the money back, but then his wife, who is also a Holocaust survivor, reminded him about his dream to set up a support service for elderly Jewish Holocaust survivors, so he did. LISTEN ABOVE AS BOB NAREV SPEAKS WITH LEIGHTON SMITH Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:06:58 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/climate-change-ten-years-to-save-the-planet/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/climate-change-ten-years-to-save-the-planet/ This is the video which Leighton Smith was talking about on the show this morning. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 22:15:19 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/cameron-battle-over-kavanaugh-a-reflection-of-america-s-culture-war/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/cameron-battle-over-kavanaugh-a-reflection-of-america-s-culture-war/ A decision is to be made in the next few days on whether Brett Kavanuagh will be confirmed to the Supreme Court. Over the last few weeks, America has been captivated and outraged over the treatment of President Trump's nominee. Cameron called into the Leighton Smith Show this morning, and explained similarities between Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird and the current situation. "The views that one side take on this argument are almost incompatible with the framework of the other side of the argument. If you cannot see Kavanaugh as anything other than a white racist male, or anything along those lines, there is no hope for a dialogue between the two sides. This is much more than just a case, it is a reflection of a culture war in America at the moment. The woman in Harper Lee’s tale was believed purely because she was a white woman. There are certainly parallels with this case and Harper Lee’s tale.” LISTEN ABOVE AS TALKBACK CALLER CAMERON SPEAKS TO LEIGHTON SMITH Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:48:25 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sexual-abuse-counsellor-raises-doubts-on-ford-s-story/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sexual-abuse-counsellor-raises-doubts-on-ford-s-story/ The credibility of Christine Ford is under the spotlight as the FBI begin an investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. Ford's inability to pinpoint when the alleged assault took place, her struggle to clearly identify Kavanaugh by name, and lack of key details like how she got to the party or where the party took place have many people unsure whether or not to believe her. Jim has been an ACC sexual abuse trauma counsellor for the past 25 years, and has dealt with hundreds of stories from victims. He called into the Leighton Smith Show this morning and raised doubts over Christine Ford’s testimony. LISTEN ABOVE AS JIM SPEAKS TO LEIGHTON SMITH Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:29:12 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/peter-everatt-zbs-first-traffic-reporter-reflects-on-45-year-long-career/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/peter-everatt-zbs-first-traffic-reporter-reflects-on-45-year-long-career/ Peter Everatt - a name that means plenty to some, but some will have little clue of his long and strong history with 九一星空无限talk ZB. Everatt has been part of the ZB family for 45 years, starting as an engineer back when the station was 1ZB. He later became the station’s first traffic reporter, launching the Time Saver Traffic brand that lasts to this day. Back in the early days, he would take to the skies in a plane, ‘ZB One’, to provide breakfast and drive traffic reports direct from the air. He was the first person to refer to Auckland’s infamously complicated motorway as Spaghetti Junction. Everatt later added management duties to his position, a role he has held for the last few years. Earlier this year, Everatt received a Services to Broadcasting Award at the Radio Awards. Everatt joined long-time colleague Leighton Smith this morning to discuss the former’s career and how much has changed over nearly half a century of broadcasting. LISTEN TO PETER AND LEIGHTON TALK ABOVE Fri, 28 Sep 2018 05:52:29 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/baby-neve-and-clarke-overshadowing-pm-former-labour-party-member/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/baby-neve-and-clarke-overshadowing-pm-former-labour-party-member/ Michael Bassett is a former Labour Party member and cabinet minister. He joined Leighton Smith this morning in a wide ranging interview discussing Jacinda Ardern in New York, and the celebrity culture overtaking politics. LISTEN ABOVE AS MICHAEL BASSETT SPEAKS WITH LEIGHTON SMITH Thu, 27 Sep 2018 01:55:05 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-interviews-chris-trotter/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-interviews-chris-trotter/ Political analyst and commentator Chris Trotter spoke to Leighton Smith in a wide-ranging interview this morning, covering issues such as free speech, Universities, the divide between conservative and liberal values, and the current state of New Zealand politics including the performance of the Prime Minister and the Labour Party. LISTEN ABOVE AS CHRIS TROTTER SPEAKS TO LEIGHTON SMITH Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:46:18 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-business-council-a-bunch-of-social-justice-warrior-tossers/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-business-council-a-bunch-of-social-justice-warrior-tossers/ Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday, that she is setting up a Business Advisory Council to ensure the Government knows what businesses want. Basically, she has given us another conversation. That's it, we must have another conversation about that. And so she says, this is who is going to head it, and it's going to be wonderful. It won't resolve anything, over any period of time. There will be a bunch of social justice warrior CEOs all lining up to do their bit for the country, except if they spent more time on their businesses instead of worrying about the country's cultural direction things may be better off in the first place. Seriously, it really gets under my skin that we have so many of them, 62 people signed up to this climate thing, what a bunch of tossers, every one of them. Why? Answer the question yourself, what is their job? Your a banker, whats your job? Is it to save the planet from so-called climate change? Half of them must know that nothing they do will have nothing to do with it. Nothing they do will contribute to anything. They are there to be seen and be part of the group. It is basically a think group. Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:23:00 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/brendan-taylor-what-new-zealand-has-to-know-about-growing-asia-conflict/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/brendan-taylor-what-new-zealand-has-to-know-about-growing-asia-conflict/ Are we close to seeing Asia break out in war? That's the topic Associate Professor at ANU Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs Brendan Taylor discusses in his new book. Taylor says that China's growing influence and the tense relationship between the continent and the US, sparked by Donald Trump, means that are much closer to a potential war than we have been in the past. He writes about 'The Four Flashpoints' of potential conflict: the Korean Peninsula, the East China Sea, the South China Sea and Taiwan. Speaking with Leighton Smith, Taylor says that while any conflict is unlikely to spill over to New Zealand, both we and Australia must be wary of economic impacts and how the conflict would affect political ties. LISTEN TO BRENDAN TAYLOR TALK WITH LEIGHTON SMITH ABOVE Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:15:24 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/dr-david-cumin-don-brash-blocked-from-speaking-at-massey-university/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/dr-david-cumin-don-brash-blocked-from-speaking-at-massey-university/ Massey University has cancelled a Don Brash speaking event over safety and security concerns. The former politician and Hobson's Pledge founder was booked to speak with members of the politics club at Massey's Manawatu campus tomorrow. The university decided to scrap the event after becoming aware of social media posts suggesting the event could turn violent. Don Brash has been vocal in supporting free speech, including the rights of controversial Canadians Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux to speak in the country. Free Speech Coalition spokesman Dr David Cumin joins Leighton Smith to discuss the universities decision. LISTEN ABOVE AS DR DAVID CUMIN SPEAKS TO LEIGHTON SMITH Mon, 06 Aug 2018 23:45:07 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/felicity-and-beth-on-shortland-streets-downs-syndrome-storyline/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/felicity-and-beth-on-shortland-streets-downs-syndrome-storyline/ People with Down’s Syndrome and those in their inner circles remain upset by Shortland Street’s unfolding storyline. The soap opera has copped controversy after starting a storyline where long-running character Chris Warner suggests his partner should abort their child over fears it has Down’s Syndrome. Speaking with Kerre McIvor, Felicity, who has Down’s Syndrome, and her friend Beth say the storyline is hard to watch. "I think it would be hard for anyone to watch for anyone associated with Down’s Syndrome people as they are amazing,” Beth says. She says that the use of ‘munted’ by the soap to describe Down’s Syndrome people was “cruel”. LISTEN TO FELICITY AND BETH TALK WITH KERRE MCIVOR ABOVE Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:59:36 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/talkback-caller-on-zimbabwe-the-beautiful-farms-have-gone-it-is-a-wasteland/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/talkback-caller-on-zimbabwe-the-beautiful-farms-have-gone-it-is-a-wasteland/ African expats in New Zealand are waiting on tenterhooks for the results of the Zimbabwean election.  It is the first democratic vote in Zimbabwe without Robert Mugabe's name on it in 30 years. The country notable deteriorated under Mugabe's dictatorship, and introduced controversial laws such as expelling white owners from farm lands. Nick, a South African expat living in New Zealand who has many friends and contacts in Zimbabwe, told Kerre McIvor that although Africa is a beautiful continent, under the exotic scenery lies a deeper problem. "What a lot of people don't understand about Africa is that it is a very difficult place to live in. There is a reason why so many people leave. You would never leave a place which is just so beautiful unless you had to. The environment and climate is like heaven on earth. But today it is a wasteland. The beautiful farms have all gone. It is just dust." LISTEN ABOVE AS NICK SPEAKS WITH KERRE MCIVOR Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:13:06 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sue-bagshaw-praise-for-school-programme-which-will-teach-students-about-consent/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sue-bagshaw-praise-for-school-programme-which-will-teach-students-about-consent/ A new school based programme aimed at educating young people about consent and healthy relationships is set to be rolled out nationwide. ACC is pouring just over $18 million dollars in to the 'Mates and Dates' programme which will be taught in secondary schools. It follows the so called roast-busters scandal. The programme teaches students to have respectful attitudes towards sex, instead of just the mechanics of it. Adolescent and Primary Care health Specialist Doctor, Sue Bagshaw, says information around consent is very important. "We need to start teaching about consent from birth, almost, but certainly kindergarten." She says secondary school can be a very influential time. "There is a lot of things we can do in intermediate school around preparing people for choosing the right path in terms of what they do about sex." LISTEN ABOVE AS SUE BAGSHAW SPEAKS WITH KERRE MCIVOR  Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:54:03 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/simon-bridges-new-teacher-to-student-ratio-policy-announced/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/simon-bridges-new-teacher-to-student-ratio-policy-announced/ Simon Bridges admits his promise of smaller class sizes may not mean fewer students per classroom. The National leader announced a new policy to reduce the teacher-student ratio, as a centrepiece of his conference address over the weekend. However, many primary schools run "modern learning environments" with several classes in the same room. Bridges told Kerre McIvor National's policy is about the number of staff per student, not the number of students per room. " So in those modern learning environments, that may mean more teachers, but that doesn't necessarily mean smaller classrooms." LISTEN ABOVE AS SIMON BRIDGES SPEAKS TO KERRE MCIVOR Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:03:44 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sara-chatwin-growing-issue-of-child-violence-at-school-starts-in-the-home/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sara-chatwin-growing-issue-of-child-violence-at-school-starts-in-the-home/ Child psychologist Sara Chatwin says a NZEI report by the primary teachers union, that says 41 percent of senior teachers were subjected to violence last year, is spot on and the issue is a growing one.  She told Kerre McIvor that the source of the problem lies with serious dysfunction in the family structure and stems from children's experiences of violence, neglect, drug abuse and just 'slipping through the love-net'. "They learn violence in the home, they see it, they imitate it at school. So when it presents at school you're some way down the track, that's not where it starts, it started a long time before that." "We've got multiplicity of issues starting for the child much earlier than when they present at school and they are just bringing to school some of the issues that they are facing every day in the home." Chatwin says the problem is one that is getting worse and requires a coordinated response from both official organisations and the entire community. "Communication is a great thing, but in this instance if we are not going to follow that communication with action then we are not doing any better." "If we are not living in neighbourhoods where we see abuse and choose to speak up, we front up, we do something about it. If we are not going to do that then this is going to go on and on and it's only going to get worse." She says she also believes children who have been through traumatising experiences can recover and live fulfilled happy lives if they receive the help they need. LISTEN ABOVE AS SARA CHATWIN TALKS TO KERRE MCIVOR Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:47:17 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/live-winston-peters-joins-leighton-smith-in-studio/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/live-winston-peters-joins-leighton-smith-in-studio/ Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says he hasn't thought yet about whether or not he is enjoying his new role. Talking to Leighton Smith in studio, Peters says that it never occurs to him to enjoy it. "I just got on with it, it's been very busy. A few things have arisen which we've had to handle with the greatest of care. "But basically, it's as I expected it to be," Peters said. Jacinda Ardern is due to return to office in early August, if she sticks to her initial commitment of taking six weeks maternity leave. It would see Peters return to his role as Deputy Prime Minister, but he wouldn't be drawn on whether it was a role he would like to do more of. "I'm doing a job and I'll do it to the best of my ability." Asked by Smith whether the 2017 election was his last, Peters again referenced the situation in Malaysia, where the Prime Minister is 93 and his deputy is Peters' age at 73. "My point is, in this modern age, a lot of people are living far longer, they're doing things at a far older age group." Moving on to foreign affairs, Peters, who is also Foreign Affairs Minister said it was between people, not leaders. "We should never forget to cultivate, the expanded fellowship, companionship, indeed agreement with foreign countries, people by people, not politicians. Otherwise all sorts of cloistered, arrogant, self-centred people might be the controlling feature of our future." "And that's why we should never make comment on what this person's like, what that person's like." Peters said he had met Russian President Vladimir Putin and others but he did not express a view of them because it did not help his country. Speaking on denuclearisation of North Korea, Peters said it was critical it occurred. "I do think a whole lot of countries will have to step up to ensure, including the influence of China, to ensure it both happens and that we give North Korea cause for it to happen by ensuring that they have an economic future." Peters said there was no doubt in his mind that US President Donald Trump's meeting with Kim in Singapore was the right thing to do. "I would always applaud people who meet and converse even if they have a wide variance in their opinions and their views." Peters said spying was leading to greater attempts to interfere with other countries' economic and political affairs. "And it's leading to greater measures on the parts of other countries to counter-react against that, to stop that happening, to ensure that they know where that level of interference and undue duress is coming on, in terms of geopolitical theatres." He said that was the reason New Zealand had "collegial relations" with countries it shared information with. "You can't afford not to." New Zealand is a member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group, which includes Australia, the UK, US and Canada. Sun, 15 Jul 2018 22:02:29 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/dr-jordan-b-peterson-on-new-book-12-rules-of-life/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/dr-jordan-b-peterson-on-new-book-12-rules-of-life/ Dr. Jordan B Peterson is a Professor of Psychology, a clinical psychologist, a public speaker, and a creator of Self Authoring.   He talks to Leighton Smith about his view on the world and his new book ’12 Rules of Life’ LISTEN ABOVE AS JORDON B PETERSON SPEAKS WITH LEIGHTON SMITH  Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:47:51 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/john-gray-house-meth-testing-decision-cause-for-concern/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/john-gray-house-meth-testing-decision-cause-for-concern/ A homeowners' advocate is extremely concerned about the Government's about-turn on meth contamination. Chief science advisor Sir Peter Gluckman says there's no scientific evidence third-hand exposure to meth smoke residue poses a health risk. Housing New Zealand has swiftly responded by reducing its maximum levels for residue. Home Owners and Buyers Association president John Gray told Leighton Smith that's a risky approach. "That gives me cause for concern for the health and wellbeing for those vulnerable people in our community who might be put back into these Housing New Zealand homes."   LISTEN TO JOHN GRAY TALK WITH LEIGHTON SMITH ABOVE Tue, 29 May 2018 23:26:12 Z /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/kings-college-student-speaks-with-leighton-smith-from-inside-lockdown/ /on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/kings-college-student-speaks-with-leighton-smith-from-inside-lockdown/ Auckland's King's College and Otahuhu College are in lockdown while police search for an individual. Armed police have been seen entering Otahuhu College. Otahuhu College confirmed that both schools are now in lockdown while King's College posted an emergency notification on it's website saying there is "currently an issue in the vicinity of the College". A police spokesperson said they are in attendance at an unfolding incident at Otahuhu College where they are searching for an individual. King's College student Harjodh Singh speaks with Leighton Smith from inside the lockdown LISTEN ABOVE AS HARJODH SINGH SPEAKS WITH LEIGHTON SMITH Thu, 10 May 2018 22:52:39 Z