NZ Tech Podcast

Paul Spain

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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.

vor 6 Tagen

Atomic Tessellator: Will this startup shatter China’s rare earths monopoly?

In this episode, host Paul Spain chats with Alain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator. Learn about Alain’s unconventional journey from global tech consultancy to bootstrapping world-class innovation from his living room and discover how this Kiwi deep tech startup is using AI and physics-based simulation to design new materials at the atomic level, before they are physically created. Plus, the latest in tech news including: Minister David Seymour urges Pharmac to use more AIRocket Lab Acquires Iridium in $14B Deal to Challenge StarlinkSpaceX plans mobile service to rival U.S. carriersGlobal “Operation Endgame” disrupts cybercrime assembly lineApple price hike due to memory costsAnthropic calls for action over alleged Alibaba Claude cloning A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, PwC, Workday, 2degrees, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology.

55 Min.
23. Juni

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 Trask’s journey from founding Raygun to launching Autohive, hands-on insights from adopting AI across teams, and candid commentary on innovation, risk, security, and growth in a rapidly changing tech landscape. Essential listening for anyone passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, and AI’s impact on business. Special thanks to our show partners: Fortinet, Workday, Spark New Zealand, One New Zealand, 2degrees, and Gorilla Technology.

43 Min.
16. Juni

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, Australia and New Zealand. Glenn brings invaluable insights into today’s rapidly evolving digital threat landscape with practical advice for organisations of all sizes on how to bolster cyber defences against current and future threats. Paul and Glenn also dive into the latest tech news including: TUANZ call for cross-party tech strategy for New Zealand’s digitalAnthropic Suspends latest AI Models Following US Security DirectiveSpaceX launches largest IPO in historyThe emergence of autonomous AI drones in warfare Thanks to our partners: Fortinet, One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, PwC New Zealand, and Gorilla Technology.

54 Min.
9. Juni

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 for industries in New Zealand and beyond. Jonathan shares about the realities of fundraising both locally and abroad, and the challenges and opportunities of bringing cutting-edge chemical sensing technology to market. Plus, Paul and Jonathan explore the latest tech news, including: Health New Zealand’s Hybrid Cloud MigrationSpark’s Verified Call Feature Against ScamsWorkday’s Go Platform expands to NZ & AU2degrees’ Shaping Business Study 2026Is AI More Expensive Than Humans?UN Report warns of the Environmental Impact of AI A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, Workday, 2degrees, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology.

44 Min.
2. Juni

Why Every Boat Needs This: AquaGPS, Boat Theft, and Visibility at Sea

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 and asset tracking using AquaGPS, a Starlink-enabled GPS solution. The conversation also covers the latest in tech news, including: Game changing Nvidia chip coming to Windows laptops and PCsMSD Welfare decisions moving to AI Automated Decision-MakingNew Zealand’s First Deepfake Porn ProsecutionOne New Zealand AI Trust Report (2026)New Zealand Government budget’s impact on the tech sectorExperimental chip demo shows 1000x performance gains Special thanks to our show partners: Fortinet, Workday, Spark New Zealand, One New Zealand, 2degrees, and Gorilla Technology.

1 Std.
26. Mai

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 individuals driving New Zealand’s tech success story. In this special episode, host Paul Spain speaks with several of this year’s standout winners. Hear from Dr Yoram Benit, CEO of Tait Communications, named NZ Hi-Tech Company of the Year, and Matty Blomfield, co-founder and CEO of Hectre, winner of both the NZTE Most Innovative Hi-Tech Agritech Solution and the Greenmount and Poutama Trust Māori Hi-Tech Company of the Year. We also recognise Vaughan Fergusson’s contribution to the industry as this year’s Flying Kiwi, alongside insights from Jock Richardson and Peter Tait of TCS, winners of the Kiwibank Most Innovative Hi-Tech Solution for a More Sustainable Future. Plus, Arash Tayebi and Noreen Wilson of Kara Technologies share their journey after taking out the 2040 Ventures Hi-Tech Startup Company of the Year. With tech now contributing $24 billion to New Zealand’s economy, this episode explores the momentum behind the sector’s growth and what’s next. Thanks to our partners: One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, Fortinet, and Gorilla Technology.

38 Min.
19. Mai

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 and beyond, including: Car-sharing startup Mevo goes into liquidationRural connectivity funding reportMobile Network Outages and ResiliencyHydrogen-fuelled vehicles in New ZealandChrome’s Silent AI DownloadAI backlash at US university graduationsApple’s privacy moves to auto-delete Siri/AI conversationsIntel Core Ultra Series 3 A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, Workday, 2degrees, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology.

56 Min.
12. Mai

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 from tech startup success in Sydney to building New Zealand’s first fully electric cherry orchard, where self-generated solar power slashes costs and future-proofs the business. Explore practical insights on electrification, energy economics, and why making smarter tech choices at every level can transform New Zealand’s prosperity and sustainability. Special thanks to our show partners: 2degrees, Fortinet, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, Workday, and Gorilla Technology.

55 Min.

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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.