NZ Tech Podcast

Paul Spain is joined by Jordan Browne , Program Director and Ivan Khmel , Program Coordinator, as they discuss Media Design School 's mission to produce industry-ready graduates and the growth of the gaming industry in New Zealand. They also discuss the recent departure of CEO Sam Altman for Open AI and the potential implications for the organization, plus: -New Governments promise for Tech compan...

Join Paul Spain and tech journalist Bill Bennett as they delve into tech news from around the world including the Christchurch Call Summit , Aussie Ports vs Cybercriminals, Opus outage, Fortnight release hits highest internet peak in NZ, Actors to receive protection from AI, Epic vs Google, EU's call for Meta child protection measures, Apple's iPhone Pro max, Tesla Model Y + more Click the link to...

Join Paul Spain and Stephen Phillips ( Snyk ) as they discuss the latest from OpenAI and it's potential impact, One NZ to boost 5G network, Facial recognition AI effectiveness, Microsoft Copilot launches, Air BnB use AI to block potential party bookings, Amazon's new drones, California DMV suspend Cruise’s robotaxi permit, and more.

On this special episode Paul Spain chats with the brilliant minds behind some exciting startups that featured at the New Zealand Aerospace Summit and the Christchurch Innovation Expo. Get insights from Michael Pervan of Aerosearch Ltd , Vanessa O'Brien and Karim Sabet of OrbViz , and Taylor Mauriohooho and Isaac Henderson of Droneshows as they share their innovative journey and vision for the futu...

Join host Paul Spain and Sam Daish ( Blackpearl Group ) as they dive into the latest tech news and developments including, Spark acquisition of Adroit, Amazon's $1B Microsoft 365 deal, Internet services from space, Intel's 14th generation processors, Amazon and Microsoft team up with Indian authorities to crackdown on fake tech support operators, Starlink's battle with competitors, the disruption...

Join Paul Spain and Brett Roberts as they discuss the New Zealand Election 2023, concerns about AI in policing, Hamas-Israel conflict impact on cyberattacks and social media's role in countering misinformation, Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard, Google's safeguards for AI customers, and Singapore's passport-free initiative. plus a look at SaaStr Annual 2023 and more.

Join host Paul Spain and guest Ben Guerin , Co-founder at Topham Guerin , as they discuss the power of media in political campaigns, technology's impact on politics, online communication, the future of social media and the evolving landscape of advertising in the digital age. Plus NZ’s Letterboxd sells majority stake and a look at Auckland Transport Cyber-attacks.

Paul Spain recently sat down with Eric Dahlstrom and Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom , Co-founders of SpaceBase and this year’s Kea Friend of New Zealand Award winners . Eric and Emeline shared how technological breakthroughs are intricately tied to the space industry, and how SpaceBase, an initiative focused on catalyzing ecosystems in developing and emerging countries is helping to ensure no one gets lef...

Jonathan Reichental , renowned professor and expert in the field of innovation and technology, joins host Paul Spain as they discuss designing city spaces, the future of transportation, and new challenges to overcome. Jonathan shares his expertise and vision for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future. Visit reichental.com to learn more about Jonathan.

Host Paul Spain is joined by JD Trask Co-Founder and CEO of Raygun , as they discuss the journey of Raygun from humble beginnings to becoming a major player in the tech industry supporting thousands of organisations globally. JD shares valuable insights into the challenges faced by tech companies and the importance of resilience and innovation in overcoming them.

In this episode host Paul Spain is joined by Catherine MacGowan , Wisk Aero Asia Pacific Regional Director to discuss the exciting advancements into autonomous aircraft. Catherine shares insights into Wisk’s Generation 6 aircraft, and working alongside regulatory authorities, to ensure stringent safety standards. They also discuss the potential for New Zealand as a testing ground and investment hu...

Paul Spain is joined by Louisa Taylor , General Manager of Canterbury Tech , as they discuss the Canterbury Tech Summit, which marked the start of Innovate Ōtautahi Week, along with the upcoming Innovation Expo and Aerospace Summit. Louisa shares about some of the great Tech companies in Canterbury including Lumin, Matomo, Ministry of Awesome, oVRcome, Grid Share NZ and many more, as well as what...

In this episode, host Paul Spain is joined by Greg Cross , CEO of Soul Machines , as they explore the world of AI and its impact on industries like healthcare and entertainment and the creation of immersive fan experiences. Greg shares insights on Soul Machines research in creating digital twins of celebrities and personalized fan engagement. Plus tech news from the week including: Musk’s demo dri...

Paul Spain is joined by Craig Piggott , CEO of Halter , as they delve into Halters journey as a start-up, and the secrets to building a high-performance team in the Kiwi tech industry. They also discuss how Halter's innovative technology is helping solve some of the challenges that the NZ agricultural sector are facing.

In this episode host Paul Spain is joined by Harry Flett ( Tracksuit ) to discuss Microsoft's recent clearance to acquire Activision, One NZ’s violation of the Fair Trading Act resulting in a $3.675 million fine, Supermarket chatbot’s deadly recipes. They also discuss 2degrees satellite trials and Virgin Galactic’s first space tourists. Plus insights into the fast growing SaaS startup Tracksuit, a...

Join tech journalist Bill Bennett and host Paul Spain as they discuss the latest tech news, including NZ's Airspace Integration Trials with Wisk, Concern for using AI to combat text scams, One NZ's eSIMs for wearables, China's move to limit minors' phone usage and UNESCO's advice to ban smartphones in school, Zoom asks staff to return to the office, plus the much-anticipated showdown between tech...

Join Paul Spain and Daniel Xu , CEO and Co-founder of ElementX , as they discuss how innovations in AI are helping developers stay productive, and enhance the customer service experience. They also delve into tech news from the week, including: Meta Threads sees drop in users Waymo's self-driving trucks comes to a halt Tech firms partner to release open map dataset Meta subsidiaries to pay $14 mil...

Join Paul Spain and guest Sarah Wood , CEO of realestate.co.nz as they discuss realestate.co.nz innovative steps to improve customer experience through a mobile app launch, AI tools and improved data analytics. They also look into Tech news from the week including: Aotearoa Aerospace Academy Surveillance tracking system concerns Chatbot launched helps tenants and landlords Twitter's rebrand to X D...

Join Paul Spain and James Sampson CEO of FileInvite , as they discuss data privacy practices and protecting against cybersecurity breaches with FileInvite. Plus the latest tech news, including: Acquisition of Serato Sparks 5G standalone update India's moon mission The rise and drop-off of Threads Tesla, Twitter collaborations with xAI Russian state TV gets hacked Dukaan CEO replaces 90% of staff w...

Paul Spain and Justin Soong Founder of Authsignal , discuss pressing issues of banking scams and the evolving landscape of social media, plus the latest in tech news, including: Meta Threads vs Twitter Hope for diabetic 'life-changing' tech funding in NZ Canada's Online News Act Bill repercussions Yearly public cloud revenue reaches half a trillion dollars How Authsignal are helping businesses sta...

Join Paul Spain and Ulrich Frerk , the founder of Adroit , as they delve into the incredible potential of sensor networks, real-time data collection, and AI tools in improving data analysis and implementation here in New Zealand. Plus tech news from around the world including: NZ Ministry of Education on generative AI for educators Quantum Computing breakthrough for Google? Recent MOVEit cyber-att...

On this special NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners episode, host Paul Spain is joined by Janine Grainger Co-Founder and CEO of Easy Crypto and this year’s Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual of the year. Janine shares about the challenges faced by the crypto industry, her pride in the team and culture at Easy Crypto and what motivates and inspires her to continue to be a great leader and champion for the blockchai...

On this special Hi-Tech Award Winners episode, we listen to Guy Haddleton ’s acceptance speech for the Tait Communications Flying Kiwi Award on behalf of himself and his late wife Sue. Guy shares valuable insights and experiences from their extraordinary journey over the last 30 years through the landscape of Technology - from small beginnings to global tech companies, making the most of opportuni...

On this special NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners episode, host Paul Spain sits down with David Leach , CEO of Cin7 , the winner of this year’s prestigious PwC NZ Hi-Tech Company of the Year Award. Join them as they delve into the story behind Cin7's remarkable achievement, exploring their approach to setting clear goals, scaling the business, and a strong company culture.

On this special NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners episode host Paul Spain is joined by Bex Rempel , co-founder and CEO of ZeroJet - winner of this year’s Punakaiki Fund Hi-Tech Startup Company of the year award. Bex shares fascinating insights into the development of their electric jet propulsion systems, the challenges they have faced, and the exciting potential of electric engines in the boating industry...