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2023 Crypto review and what's next with Easy Crypto

NZ Tech Podcast - December 19, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Paul Spain recently sat down with guests Janine Grainger and Jamil Geor (Easy Crypto) to look at the crypto market in 2023 and what's on the horizon. They discuss the expanding use cases for digital assets, and the challenges and regulations in the crypto space. Plus Easy Crypto's new Wallet and...

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Europe vs AI, Google cheeky AI video + latest from Snowflake

NZ Tech Podcast - December 12, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Listen in as host Paul Spain and Regan Murphy (Snowflake) discuss the latest news in tech, including cyber-attacks on Nissan in Aust/NZ, delays at Auckland Airport, EU’s new AI regulations, Google’s cheeky Gemini AI video, and transparent wood. Plus a look at the latest developments from Snowfla...

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Immersive Sporting Experiences with BestSeat360

NZ Tech Podcast - December 05, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Join Paul Spain with guests Craig Meek and David Blair (BestSeat360) as they discuss the exhilaration that BestSeat360 brings to sporting events, most recently the Melbourne Cup. They also look at tech news from the week including : Zenno Astronautics launches into space Spark and Bluecurrent ...

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Tech in Dairy Farming and Agriculture with Pete Morgan

NZ Tech Podcast - November 28, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Join host Paul Spain and Pete Morgan (dairy farmer and consultant), as they explore the innovative ways that technology is helping the NZ dairy sector to improve efficiency, decision-making, and sustainability. From IoT devices and optimisation techniques to wearable technology for cows, Pete s...

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OpenAI in crisis, AI in Education and Gaming, Biometrics during War

NZ Tech Podcast - November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 A...

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Do you need a new iPhone? AI vs Christchurch Call - who wins?

NZ Tech Podcast - November 14, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 ...

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What do Open AI’s announcements mean for you?

NZ Tech Podcast - November 07, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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...

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Aerospace Summit and Christchurch Innovation Expo Wrap-up

NZ Tech Podcast - October 31, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 Maurio...

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Pioneering Technology Solutions - Sam Daish, CTO - Blackpearl Group

NZ Tech Podcast - October 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 author...

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The Latest in NZ Tech: Elections 2023, Cybersecurity warnings + more

NZ Tech Podcast - October 17, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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, an...

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Digital Media in Political Campaigning - Ben Guerin

NZ Tech Podcast - October 10, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 ...

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Space for All - Eric Dahlstrom and Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

NZ Tech Podcast - October 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 focu...

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Jonathan Reichental: Building Smart and Sustainable Communities

NZ Tech Podcast - September 26, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 sustain...

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John-Daniel Trask, Raygun - Revolutionising Software Monitoring

NZ Tech Podcast - September 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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...

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Innovation Takes Flight with Wisk's Autonomous Urban Aircrafts

NZ Tech Podcast - September 12, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 ...

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Innovative Forces: Unravelling Canterbury’s Tech Secrets

NZ Tech Podcast - September 06, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 Canterbur...

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The Evolution of AI - Greg Cross, CEO of Soul Machines

NZ Tech Podcast - August 29, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 o...

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Halter's Agritech Innovations with CEO Craig Piggott

NZ Tech Podcast - August 22, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 agricult...

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Acquisitions, AI Cocktails and Galactic Thrills

NZ Tech Podcast - August 15, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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...

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Will China's next generation techies rule the world?

NZ Tech Podcast - August 08, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 smartph...

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AI Innovation and ElementX

NZ Tech Podcast - August 01, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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-drivi...

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Sarah Wood - CEO realestate.co.nz + Tech News of the week

NZ Tech Podcast - July 25, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 Su...

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NZ Tech on the Global Stage + more - James Sampson CEO of FileInvite

NZ Tech Podcast - July 18, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 Thr...

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Solving NZ banking scams + Meta Threads vs Twitter

NZ Tech Podcast - July 11, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 repercuss...

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Environmental Monitoring with IoT, Ministry of Education AI Guidance + more

NZ Tech Podcast - July 04, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 Educ...

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Janine Grainger - IBM Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual of the Year 2023

NZ Tech Podcast - July 03, 2023 02:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 Cr...

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Sue and Guy Haddleton - 2023 Flying Kiwi Award

NZ Tech Podcast - July 01, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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...

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Cin7 - 2023 PwC NZ Hi-Tech Company of the Year

NZ Tech Podcast - June 30, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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 se...

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ZeroJet - 2023 Punakaiki Fund Hi-Tech Startup Company of the year

NZ Tech Podcast - June 28, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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,...

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Celebrating Success: Insights from the NZ High-Tech Awards 2023 with David Downs

NZ Tech Podcast - June 28, 2023 00:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Join us on this special episode as David Downs, Chairman of the High-Tech Trust joins host Paul Spain to discuss the highlights from this year’s NZ High-Tech Awards and celebrate the growth and diversity of the Tech sector in New Zealand. Watch out for more episodes over the next week as we chat...

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