NZ Tech Podcast
1) Exploring NZ Tech Growth, Darknet Intelligence, and Cybersecurity with Julian Wendt
Hear from host Paul Spain and Julian Wendt (nWebbed) as they unpack the latest NZ Tech report, revealing the impressive growth of the tech export sector, the launch of Pātea, a new app to address gamb...Show More
2) AWS NZ region opens, Operational Tech Security, Microsoft AI model + more
Join host Paul Spain and Joshua Alcock (Fortinet) as they explore the cybersecurity threats facing Operational Technology (OT) environments and the latest insights from Fortinet’s 2025 Industrial Cybe...Show More
3) Tech on the Move: Carpoolin, AI, and Cybersecurity threats
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 ...Show More
4) Building Better Tech: Rod Drury on Xero, Open Banking, and NZ’s Digital Opportunities
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 proj...Show More
5) Data Privacy, Biometric Regulations and Telco Competition
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 pr...Show More
6) Building VXT - Luke Campbell on Pivoting, Growth, and NZ Startup Success
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 Achi...Show More
7) Starlink Outages, Government Apps, and Ethical AI
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-powered...Show More
8) Biometric Laws, SharePoint Flaws, AI Takeovers and Tech Reviews
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 Eog...Show More
9) NZ’s AI Strategy, Crypto ATM Crackdown and Police Cybersecurity Concerns
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 ...Show More
10) Education Innovation, Ethics and the Future of Learning
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-...Show More