NZ Tech Podcast
by Paul Spain
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About this podcast
Each episode, Paul Spain and guests discuss what's happening in the world of technology, gadgets and telecommunications around the world and in New Zealand.
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- AI, Engineering and the Future of Startups with Max Olson · 43 min · Episode 815Host Paul Spain talks with Max Olson, founder of Pretty Fast, building ambitious deep-tech companies and AI-powered manufacturing. Max shares the thinking behind Halter, Vessev…
- Inside Surface: Microsoft’s Vision for AI Computing · 40 min · Episode 814Join Paul Spain as he goes behind the scenes with Microsoft’s Surface team for a closer look at how AI is reshaping the future of personal computing. He sits down with Nancie…
- New Zealand's Aerospace Future: From Earth to Orbit · 41 min · Episode 813New Zealand's aerospace sector continues to push new boundaries. In this Part 2 special from the Aerospace Summit in Christchurch, Paul Spain speaks with industry innovators and…
- Flying Cars, Government Drones and Workday’s AI strategy · 1 h 0 min · Episode 812Paul Spain is joined by Jonathan Brabant, New Zealand Director at Workday, to explore the rapid rise of AI agents and what they could mean for the future of work, including…
- Inside New Zealand's Aerospace: Founders, Innovators and Investors · 51 min · Episode 811New Zealand's aerospace sector is gaining momentum, and the recent Aerospace Summit in Christchurch brought together the people helping drive that growth. In this first of two…
- Looking into NZ’s Future – Aerospace, AI, Mobile · 1 h 1 min · Episode 810Host Paul Spain and Craig Young (TUANZ) to discuss TUANZ’s role as an independent voice for technology users, including its priorities for responsible AI, digital inclusion…
- Lume Music – the startup backed by Lorde · 52 min · Episode 809On this episode, Paul Spain talks with Sacha Judd, co-founder and COO of Lume Music, to explore her journey from corporate lawyer and startup investor to launching a new digital…
- Is Self-Sovereign Digital ID our Future? · 1 h 7 min · Episode 808Drummond Reed, a global leader in digital identity, privacy, and online trust joins host Paul Spain, as they unpack how self-sovereign identity gives individuals control over…
- Cybersecurity, AI, and the Future of Data Sovereignty · 59 min · Episode 807Host Paul Spain sits down with Peter Boyle (Exaba) as they discuss how Exaba is helping managed service providers build their own local clouds using commodity hardware, keeping…
- Rethinking the Future of Work in the AI Era – Dr Autumn Krauss, SAP · 60 min · Episode 806Join Paul Spain as he speaks with Dr Autumn Krauss, Chief Scientist at SAP’s Future of Work Research Lab, about how AI is transforming jobs, management, career development, and…
- OpenAI's Vision for Smarter Businesses and Better Productivity · 18 min · Episode 805How prepared is New Zealand for the next wave of artificial intelligence? Paul Spain speaks with OpenAI's Gawesha Weeratunga about the rapid shift from chatbots to AI agents, why…
- NZ’s Telco Shakeup + AI Ethics, Law and Power · 1 h 1 min · Episode 804Professor Alexandra Andhov joins Paul Spain to explore the biggest questions facing AI today. From copyright lawsuits and social media harms to privacy, digital sovereignty and…
- Concord Visa’s Global Mobility + New Tech from GoPro, Samsung, Motorola and more · 29 min · Episode 803Listen in as Paul sits down with Kevin Park, co-founder and CEO of Concord Visa, to explore how the Kiwi startup is helping fast-growing companies access global talent, expand…
- From Tesla to Trepo: Matt Taylor Reinventing the Kitchen with AI · 1 h 10 min · Episode 802Join host Paul Spain as he chats with Matt Taylor, Kiwi founder of Trepo, an AI-powered startup revolutionising the kitchen. Discover Matt’s journey from tinkering in New Zealand…
- Keeping Kids Safe Online: The Safe Surfer Story · 54 min · Episode 801Paul Spain sits down with Rory Birkbeck, co-founder of Safe Surfer, to explore the urgent challenges of keeping young people safe online. Hear about Safe Surfer’s journey from…
- Navigating AI, Privacy, and Innovation: Insights from Nyssa Waters · 1 h 0 min · Episode 800Hear from Paul Spain and Nyssa Waters, founder and CEO of Possibl.ai and RCRT, as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, touching on privacy, ethics, and…
- How to unlock AI in your company - PwC’s Scott McLiver · 55 min · Episode 799Host Paul Spain sits down with Scott McLiver, partner and Chief AI Officer at PwC New Zealand, to explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming business. Scott…
- Tend’s Josh Robb: AI, Cybersecurity, and Healthcare Transformation · 1 h 14 min · Episode 798Host Paul Spain is joined by Josh Robb, Co-Founder and COO of Tend Health, for an in-depth look at how Tend Health is transforming primary healthcare in New Zealand through…
- Navigating AI Trust and Transformation: Insights from One NZ’s Neeharika Chowdhary · 1 h 5 min · Episode 797Join host Paul Spain and Neeharika Chowdhary, General Manager of AI and Data Products at One New Zealand. Neeharika shares insights from the recently released 2026 AI Trust…
- Self-driving EVs, AI Shoppers, Data Centres, and the Future of Finance · 46 min · Episode 796Host Paul Spain is joined by Ben Rose, Head of Financial Services at AA New Zealand. Together they discuss lessons from Money20/20 Bangkok, the rise of agentic commerce…
- Atomic Tessellator: Will this startup shatter China’s rare earths monopoly? · 55 min · Episode 795In this episode, host Paul Spain chats with Alain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator. Learn about Alain’s unconventional journey from global tech consultancy to…
- Exploring AI Agents and the Future of SaaS with JD Trask · 43 min · Episode 794Join Paul Spain and JD Trask (Raygun & Autohive) as they dive deep into the future of AI, SaaS businesses, and the evolution innovation. Discover JD Trask’s journey from founding…
- Building Cyber Resilience with Fortinet’s Glenn Maiden · 54 min · Episode 793Host Paul Spain is joined by Glenn Maiden, Chief Security Officer at Fortinet and Director of Threat Intelligence Operations at FortiGuard Labs, Australia and New Zealand. Glenn…
- The cost of AI, Scam Prevention, and Digitising Smell with Scentian Bio · 44 min · Episode 792Host Paul Spain sits down with Jonathan Good, Co-Founder and CEO of Scentian Bio, to dive into the "digitisation of smell and taste “and what it means for industries in New…
- Why Every Boat Needs This: AquaGPS, Boat Theft, and Visibility at Sea · 60 min · Episode 791Host Paul Spain is joined by Sam Allen and Nick Walton, co-founders of NZ Boat Register, to explore how Kiwi innovation is improving marine visibility and asset tracking using…
- 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights · 38 min · Episode 790The 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards highlight a sector reaching new heights in innovation, global growth, and impact, celebrating the organisations and individuals driving New Zealand’s…
- AI Backlash, Mevo’s Collapse, Rural Connectivity, and Device Upgrades · 56 min · Episode 789Join Host Paul Spain and Bill Bennett, tech and telecommunications journalist, for a wide-ranging discussion on the latest tech news from New Zealand and beyond, including: •…
- Mike Casey: Electric Tech Enabled World First Farm · 55 min · Episode 788Paul Spain visits Mike Casey at Electric Cherries in Central Otago for an inspiring dive into tech-driven sustainable farming. Discover how Mike went from tech startup success in…
- Exploring Paysquad, AWS data centre build abandoned, China EV risks · 47 min · Episode 787Host Paul Spain is joined by Cam Richardson, founder of Paysquad, to dive into the latest in tech news and innovation. They discuss Amazon scrapping its West Auckland data centre…
- Leveraging Agentic AI: Key Strategies with Workday’s Shan Moorthy · 1 h 7 min · Episode 786Listen in as Paul Spain sits down with Shan Moorthy, Chief Technology Officer for APAC at Workday, for an in-depth conversation on the rapid evolution of AI in the workplace…
- Allbirds AI Pivot, Rocket Lab Innovation + BlinkPay’s Banking Future · 1 h 12 min · Episode 785Host Paul Spain and Adrian Smith, founder and CEO of BlinkPay, explore open banking, the impacts of the Consumer Product Data Act, and how BlinkPay is helping reshape payments…
- Satellites, Space, and Spark: Reshaping Global Connectivity · 48 min · Episode 784Join host Paul Spain and Nilay Rathod (Spark) as they explore this week’s tech stories including Scentian Bio’s $7m Boost, Lanaco's wool-based space filtration on Artemis II, Air…
- Artemis 2 Mission, Starlink Competition, and Apple at 50 · 49 min · Episode 783Host Paul Spain is joined by Brett Roberts as they unpack the latest tech news from New Zealand and the wider world. From Peter Beck’s bold leadership, a look back at Apple’s…
- Halter’s Billion Dollar Rise, 3G Farewell, and Xero’s Next-Gen AI · 56 min · Episode 782Join host Paul Spain and James Bergin (Xero) as they unpack this week’s tech news, including Halter’s multi-million-dollar funding, NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2026 finalists announced…
- Crimson’s Growth and Edtech Innovation with Jamie Beaton · 34 min · Episode 781Host Paul Spain is joined by Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education. Jamie shares updates on Crimson’s impressive growth over the past five years, from expanding…
- One NZ Satellite Connectivity, AI Factory and 150 years of phone calls · 52 min · Episode 780Listen in as host Paul Spain sits down with Joe Goddard (One NZ) as they explore One NZ's satellite-to-mobile networks, introduction of One Wallet and Phone Dollars and what’s…
- Private 5G Networks, Online Scam Codes, and Mars Bioimaging’s CT Solutions · 47 min · Episode 779Join Paul Spain as he sits down with Dr Ojas Mahapatra, Group CEO of Mars Bioimaging Ltd, to explore cutting-edge advances in portable CT scanning and the future of medtech…
- Boosting Tech Startups and Productivity with NZGCP · 1 h 3 min · Episode 778Host Paul Spain is joined by James Pinner, CEO of New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), to explore the impact of New Zealand’s venture capital and startup scene. Together…
- Inside Education Perfect with CO-Founder Shane Smith · 55 min · Episode 777Host Paul Spain sits down with Shane Smith, the co-founder of Education Perfect, for a fascinating dive into the world of edtech innovation. Shane shares the story behind…
- Celebrating NZ Innovation: Hi-Tech Awards, AI, and Tech Leadership · 51 min · Episode 776Join Paul Spain as he welcomes Marian Johnson for a lively discussion about New Zealand’s tech innovation scene. Explore the NZ Hi-Tech Awards, tips for aspiring finalists…
- OpenClaw: Next step in AI evolution or Overhyped? · 1 h 33 min · Episode 775Dive into the world of OpenClaw as Paul Spain is joined by industry leaders Seeby Woodhouse (Voyager Internet) and Nigel Parker (Vivara). together they explore what makes…
- Space, Robots and AI with 2degrees' Stephen Kurzeja · 56 min · Episode 774Listen in as host Paul Spain is joined by Stephen Kurzeja (2degrees) to discuss 2degrees’ direct‑to‑cell satellite coverage, and AI‑powered digital transformation. They also…
- Inside SYOS Aerospace: Rapid Development, Engineering Culture, and Global Impact · 46 min · Episode 773Join host Paul Spain as he sits down with Sam Vye of Syos Aerospace, a trailblazing New Zealand tech company shaking up the unmanned vehicle industry. Hear how Syos rapidly…
- Hornet Trackers, Siri upgrades + Grok's deepfake fiasco · 53 min · Episode 772Hear from host Paul Spain and Seeby Woodhouse (Voyager Internet) as they unpack this week's tech news including, One NZ kicking off its 3G shutdown in Dunedin, Radio Trackers…
- Avoiding a ManageMyHealth repeat + CES26 Review · 53 min · Episode 771Callum McMenamin (OpenAccess) joins host Paul Spain to unpack Manage My Health data breach, exploring critical shortcomings in cybersecurity and the lack of mandatory…
- Robots That Work: Lachlan Murray Talks Tech, Innovation, and NZ’s Unique Needs · 54 min · Episode 770Host Paul Spain talks with Robomate founder Lachlan Murray about how robotics are transforming life in New Zealand. They cover Robomate’s origins, advances in robotic lawnmowers…
- Entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley, and Building Count: Insights from Chris Smith · 1 h 2 min · Episode 769Listen in as host Paul Spain sits down with Chris Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Count, an AI-powered accounting platform aiming to disrupt the likes of Xero and traditional…
- 2025 in Review: Autonomy, Cybersecurity, AI and Startups - with Ben O'Brien · 51 min · Episode 768Hear from Paul Spain and Ben O'Brien as they unpack the latest tech news including NZ Police’s redaction glitch, a new Government Digital Delivery Agency, smart TV privacy…
- NZ's top tech companies - with TIN200's Greg Shanahan · 55 min · Episode 767Join Paul Spain and Greg Shanahan, Managing Director at Veriphi and TIN, as they delve into the 2025 TIN Report revealing key takeaways, growth sectors, the evolving world of…
- Kiwi Apps Win Big, Open Banking Arrives, and India’s Digital Mandate · 59 min · Episode 766Host Paul Spain is joined by tech journalist Bill Bennett to unpack the latest tech news, including Two Kiwi made apps scoop Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards, Open banking is…
