The Leighton Smith Podcast

New Zealand once ranked among the world’s most prosperous nations.
Not any longer.
Armed with experience in both Law and Economics, retired lawyer David Schnauer spent a year writing “UNCOMFORTABLE ECONOMICS”.
His purpose; to show that New Zealand’s underperformance is fixable.
He challenges both politicians and citizens to lift their sights and demand more from our economy.
In Podcast 344, David Schnauer is explicit in his assertions but expands on his ambitions for New Zealands future.
And, as usual, The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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After a casual visit to New Zealand, this small American family couldn’t forget it.
Mike and his wife went home, sold up everything and moved here.
It’s a journey of discovery, heartbreak, redemption and triumph.
They were told they were on a fool’s errand; that the standards they set were financially suicidal.
They did it anyway. They planted a vineyard that has beaten the top French wines at their own game.
The story has this week been published, written by the owner himself. “Forged In Fire” catalogues a journey, a discovery, and the pursuit of perfection. It’s a story of ultimate achievement in New Zealand
Michael F Spratt guests on Podcast 343.
P.S. you don’t have to be a wine drinker to appreciate their success. But you may be tempted…
And we visit the Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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In these times it’s difficult to stay updated with the “good, the bad and the ugly.” In this environment it’s easy to be ill-informed.
Independent commentator Ashley Church has been analysing virtually every issue that affects society and our lives.
Steeped in a background of politics, economics, business and real estate, he is a talking encyclopaedia.
We had an interesting discussion on Net Zero, politics, (particularly TOPs appearance,) journalism, and the coming election.
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As Leighton is on a short break, for this week's episode we dig into the archives for a repeat of his interview with NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones from earlier in the year.
Back next week with episode #342.
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With the celebration of 100 years of broadcasting from 1ZB, we have devoted Podcast 341 to three interviews with the station's past and present management: Bill Francis, Dallas Gurney & Jason Winstanley.
Over the years there have been many moments of drama, humour… and sometimes chaos.
Find out how a successful radio station ticks behind the scenes.
There’s input into today’s political drama from our once National Party MP.
As usual, we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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