Podcast Episodes

Tech on the Move: Carpoolin, AI, and Cybersecurity threats

Episode 751

Host Paul Spain chats with Saveun Man, founder of Carpoolin, as they discuss the latest tech news, from emergency service capabilities that allow authorities to pinpoint your location, to the growing…

Published on 5 hours ago

Building Better Tech: Rod Drury on Xero, Open Banking, and NZ’s Digital Opportunities

Episode 750

In this landmark 750th episode of the NZ Tech Podcast, Paul Spain sits down with Xero founder Rod Drury for an inspiring conversation on New Zealand’s tech landscape. Rod dives into his post-Xero pro…

Published on 6 days, 6 hours ago

Data Privacy, Biometric Regulations and Telco Competition

Episode 749

Listen in with host Paul Spain and tech journalist Bill Bennett for a thought-provoking discussion on the government’s proposed road user charges and what data tracking in vehicles really means for p…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Building VXT - Luke Campbell on Pivoting, Growth, and NZ Startup Success

Episode 748

Join host Paul Spain as he chats with Luke Campbell, co-founder and CEO of VXT. Luke shares his journey of founding VXT while still a student at the University of Canterbury. Recently named Young Ach…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Starlink Outages, Government Apps, and Ethical AI

Episode 747

Join host Paul Spain and tech veteran Brett Roberts for a wide-ranging conversation on technology in New Zealand and beyond. From So Sweet using lasers to zap weeds on South Island farms to AI-powere…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Biometric Laws, SharePoint Flaws, AI Takeovers and Tech Reviews

Episode 746

Join host Paul Spain and Eoghan Neligan, co-founder of Gravity. Eoghan discusses Gravity’s role as an applied innovation company, working with big business, impact ventures, and startups. Paul and Eo…

Published on 1 month ago

NZ’s AI Strategy, Crypto ATM Crackdown and Police Cybersecurity Concerns

Episode 745

Hear from host Paul Spain and tech journalist Ben Moore as they delve into New Zealand's evolving tech landscape, including the government's ban on crypto ATMs to fight money laundering, the national…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Education Innovation, Ethics and the Future of Learning

Episode 744

Host Paul Spain sits down with Dr. Ian Hunter, founder of Writer’s Toolbox, to explore the challenges and solutions behind the global writing gap in education. Discover how Dr. Hunter’s innovative AI…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inside One NZ: AI Innovations, Starlink Connectivity, and the Future of Telco with Kieran Byrne

Episode 743

Host Paul Spain is joined by Kieran Byrne, the Chief Technology Officer at One NZ. Listen in as they explore the rise of autonomous vehicles, AI-powered telco networks, and the game-changing impact o…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Projectworks Growth and Global Insights with CEO Mark Orttung

Episode 742

Listen in as host Paul Spain is joined by Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks.

Projectworks was Emerging Hi-Tech Company of the Year at this year's NZ Hi-Tech Awards and recently closed a significant Se…

Published on 2 months ago