NZ Tech Podcast
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NZ Tech 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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Navigating AI Trust and Transformation: Insights from One NZ’s Neeharika Chowdhary
Join host Paul Spain and Neeharika Chowdhary, General Manager of AI and Data Products at One New Zealand. Neeharika shares insights from the recently...
Self-driving EVs, AI Shoppers, Data Centres, and the Future of Finance
Host 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 o...
Atomic Tessellator: Redefining Material Discovery
In this episode, host Paul Spain chats with Alain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator. Learn about Alain’s unconventional journey from global tech...
Exploring AI Agents and the Future of SaaS with JD Trask
Join Paul Spain and JD Trask (Raygun & Autohive) as they dive deep into the future of AI, SaaS businesses, and the evolution innovation. Discover JD T...
Building Cyber Resilience with Fortinet’s Glenn Maiden
Host Paul Spain is joined by Glenn Maiden, Chief Security Officer at Fortinet and Director of Threat Intelligence Operations at FortiGuard Labs, Austr...
The cost of AI, Scam Prevention, and Digitising Smell with Scentian Bio
Host 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...
AI Trust, Deep Fakes, and Boating Safer with Aqua GPS
Host 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...
2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights
The 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards highlight a sector reaching new heights in innovation, global growth, and impact, celebrating the organisations and individ...
AI Backlash, Mevo’s Collapse, Rural Connectivity, and Device Upgrades
Join Host Paul Spain and Bill Bennett, tech and telecommunications journalist, for a wide-ranging discussion on the latest tech news from New Zealand...
Mike Casey: Electric Tech Enabled World First Farm
Paul Spain visits Mike Casey at Electric Cherries in Central Otago for an inspiring dive into tech-driven sustainable farming. Discover how Mike went...
Exploring PaySquad, AWS NZ Exit, and Chinese EVs Concerns
Host Paul Spain is joined by Cam Richardson, founder of Paysquad, to dive into the latest in tech news and innovation. They discuss Amazon scrapping i...
Leveraging Agentic AI: Key Strategies with Workday’s Shan Moorthy
Listen 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...
Allbirds AI Pivot, Rocket Lab Innovation + BlinkPay’s Banking Future
Host 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...
Satellites, Space, and Spark: Reshaping Global Connectivity
Join 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 f...
Artemis 2 Mission, Starlink Competition, and Apple at 50
Host 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...
Halter’s Billion Dollar Rise, 3G Farewell, and Xero’s Next-Gen AI
Join 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...
Crimson’s Growth and Edtech Innovation with Jamie Beaton
Host 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...
One NZ Satellite Connectivity, AI Factory and 150 years of phone calls
Listen 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...
Private 5G Networks, Online Scam Codes, and Mars Bioimaging’s CT Solutions
Join 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...
Boosting Tech Startups and Productivity with NZGCP
Host 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...
Inside Education Perfect with CO-Founder Shane Smith
Host Paul Spain sits down with Shane Smith, the co-founder of Education Perfect, for a fascinating dive into the world of edtech innovation. Shane sha...
Celebrating NZ Innovation: Hi-Tech Awards, AI, and Tech Leadership
Join 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 f...
OpenClaw: Next step in AI evolution or Overhyped?
Dive into the world of OpenClaw as Paul Spain is joined by industry leaders Seeby Woodhouse (Voyager Internet) and Nigel Parker (Vivara). together the...
Space, Robots and AI with 2degrees' Stephen Kurzeja
Listen in as host Paul Spain is joined by Stephen Kurzeja (2degrees) to discuss 2degrees’ direct‑to‑cell satellite coverage, and AI‑powered digital tr...
Inside SYOS Aerospace: Rapid Development, Engineering Culture, and Global Impact
Join 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....
Hornet Trackers, Siri upgrades + Grok's deepfake fiasco
Hear 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...
Avoiding a ManageMyHealth repeat + CES26 Review
Callum McMenamin (OpenAccess) joins host Paul Spain to unpack Manage My Health data breach, exploring critical shortcomings in cybersecurity and the l...
Robots That Work: Lachlan Murray Talks Tech, Innovation, and NZ’s Unique Needs
Host Paul Spain talks with Robomate founder Lachlan Murray about how robotics are transforming life in New Zealand. They cover Robomate’s origins, adv...
Entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley, and Building Count: Insights from Chris Smith
Listen 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...
2025 in Review: Autonomy, Cybersecurity, AI and Startups - with Ben O'Brien
Hear 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 Age...
NZ's top tech companies - with TIN200's Greg Shanahan
Join Paul Spain and Greg Shanahan, Managing Director at Veriphi and TIN, as they delve into the 2025 TIN Report revealing key takeaways, growth sector...
Kiwi Apps Win Big, Open Banking Arrives, and India’s Digital Mandate
Host 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 Aw...
From Sim to Track: James Corban on Racing, Technology, and Performance
Hear from host Paul Spain and Professional race car driver, James Corban, as they dive into the world of motorsport. James Corban his unique journey f...
Inside Facebook Marketplace with Bowen Pan
Join Paul Spain as he sits down with Bowen Pan, an inspiring tech entrepreneur whose journey spans from founding uniFriend while at the University of...
Auckland vs The World: Mayor Wayne Brown on Auckland’s Technology Future
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown talks with Paul Spain about the future of technology in Auckland and New Zealand. The mayor shares his vision for making Au...
Reimagining HR and Finance: Workday’s Vision for Kiwi Enterprises
Host Paul Spain is joined by Jonathan Brabant (Workday), for a deep dive into how Workday is helping Kiwi businesses modernise their HR and finance sy...
Latest Findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 - AI, Threats and Protection Strategies
Hear from host Paul Spain as he sits down with Philippa Cogswell (Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42), to unpack the fast-moving world of cybersecurity. Phil...
Undersea Drones, Auckland Start up week, and Thematic’s Journey
Hear from host Paul Spain and Alyona Medelyan (Thematic) as they discuss highlights from Auckland Startup Week, and review tech news from the week inc...
SPS Automation with Scott Spooner: Drone Innovation and Autonomous Flight
Join Paul Spain as he chats with Scott Spooner (SPS Automation). Discover the fascinating world of bespoke robotics, from AI-powered agricultural dron...
Emerge Fintech Innovation + Google’s Honomoana, How Exposed Am I?
Join host Paul Spain and Jovan Pavlicevic (Emerge & Square One) as they discuss the latest tech news including Google’s Honomoana cable and its econom...