NZ Tech Podcast
1) 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, advances in robotic lawnmowers and vacuums and the ch...Show More
2) 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 Xero and traditional accounting software. Chris s...Show More
Entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley, and Building Count: Insights from Chris Smith
1:02:07 | Dec 30th, 2025
3) 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 Agency, smart TV privacy concerns, James Powell's tra...Show More
2025 in Review: Autonomy, Cybersecurity, AI and Startups - with Ben O'Brien
50:45 | Dec 23rd, 2025
4) NZ's top tech companies - with TIN200's Greg Shanahan
Join Paul Spain and Greg Shanahan, general manager at Veriphi and TIN, as they delve into the 2025 TIN Report revealing key takeaways, growth sectors, the evolving world of tech exports, and how NZ co...Show More
5) 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 Awards, Open banking is officially mandated in New Z...Show More
6) 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 from racing novice to championship winner, and expl...Show More
7) 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, leading product at Trade Me, and making ...Show More
8) 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 Auckland a leading tech hub and how he believes the ...Show More
9) 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 systems. From cloud-native architecture to AI-powere...Show More
10) 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. Philippa shares insights into global incident response...Show More