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NZ Tech Podcast

Paul Spain
New Zealand
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft
Tesla
Telecommunications
Starlink
Apple
New Zealand Cybersecurity
Openclaw
Open Banking
Xero
Cyber Threat Landscape
Toku Eyes
Data Privacy
Rocket Lab
Innovation
AI In Education
Autonomous Vehicles
Technology

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.

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Host Paul Spain and Craig Young (TUANZ) to discuss TUANZ’s role as an independent voice for technology users, including its priorities for responsible AI, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and long-term technology planning. They also explore how AI-p... more

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On this episode, Paul Spain talks with Sacha Judd, co-founder and COO of Lume Music, to explore her journey from corporate lawyer and startup investor to launching a new digital music platform designed to help artists connect more deeply with fans. T... more

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Drummond Reed, a global leader in digital identity, privacy, and online trust joins host Paul Spain, as they unpack how self-sovereign identity gives individuals control over digital credentials, why privacy concerns remain central to government-led ... more

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Host Paul Spain sits down with Peter Boyle (Exaba) as they discuss how Exaba is helping managed service providers build their own local clouds using commodity hardware, keeping data under local control while turning infrastructure costs into new reve... more

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Recent Guests

Sacha Judd
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Lume Music
Lume Music
Episode: Lume Music – the startup backed by Lorde
Drummond Reed
Leading global voice in digital identity and online trust; co-author of Self Sovereign Identity; co-founder/director of First Person Cooperative
First Person Cooperative
Episode: Is Self-Sovereign Digital ID our Future?
Peter Boyle
Co-founder and Chief Executive of Exaba
Exaba
Episode: Cybersecurity, AI, and the Future of Data Sovereignty
Autumn Krauss
Chief Scientist at SAP SuccessFactors Future of Work Research Lab
SAP
Episode: Rethinking the Future of Work in the AI Era – Dr Autumn Krauss, SAP
Gawesha Weeratunga
From OpenAI's economic research team
OpenAI
Episode: OpenAI's Vision for Smarter Businesses and Better Productivity
Alexandra Andhov
Professor in Law and Technology at the University of Auckland; Director of ALTA (Centre for Advancing Law and Technology Responsibly)
University of Auckland
Episode: NZ’s Telco Shakeup + AI Ethics, Law and Power
Kevin Park
Co-founder and CEO of Concord Visa
Concord Visa (spin-out from Cribson Education)
Episode: Concord Visa’s Global Mobility + New Tech from GoPro, Samsung, Motorola and more
Matt Taylor
Founder of Trepo, AI-powered kitchen startup
Trepo
Episode: From Tesla to Trepo: Matt Taylor Reinventing the Kitchen with AI
Rory Birkbeck
Co-founder and Chief Executive of Safe Surfer
Safe Surfer
Episode: Keeping Kids Safe Online: The Safe Surfer Story

Host

Paul Spain
Host of NZ Tech Podcast and related tech-focused shows, overseeing interview-based discussions with leaders across technology, business, and policy.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Enough Seeby

    Semi-regular listener, some interesting interviews with kiwi entrepreneurs. Please, we’ve had enough of Seeby talking about his success though. And eww don’t refer to your OpenClaw personal assistant as ‘she’.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    christmastidepoultry
    New Zealand8 months ago
  • Um… ahh… painful to listen to

    Listening to the episode with the CEO from HNRY and was really keen to hear his insights. But the interviewer was too painful to listen to. So many ums, ahs, poorly formed thoughts, not sure if there was ever going to be a decent question coming. I really wanted it to be good, but it was just brutal.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Waikato Matt
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Great information and guests

    I’ve listened to the podcast for many years. It often has a good mix of content and guests.

    I would like Paul to work on not using “umm” and “ahhh” so much. It can be a bit jarring at times.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    R+P+K
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Turn your mic off!

    Hey Paul, love your podcast. I think the podcast would be much better if you turned your mic off when not talking - the compression you're using amplifies ambient noise (e.g. fans), sounds of you taking screenshots and breathing noises, to be as loud as the guest speakers when you are not talking. Incredibly distracting. Thank you for the great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    weird_uncle_brian
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Hope it gets better

    Looking forward to the topics, first episode happened to be Tnkgrl, what a disaster she is🤬🤬, she bored me so much I started to stop wanting a Tesla. will keep trying other episodes for a while longer

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rwtwew67
    New Zealand8 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show is valued for staying current on local and global tech trends with actionable insights for businesses and investors.
Listeners appreciate the local NZ tech perspective and variety of high-profile guests, though production pacing and delivery style are frequently noted as areas for improvement.
Feedback highlights strong guest quality and useful discussions on AI, governance, and enterprise tech, with occasional critiques of mic technique and interview pacing.

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#240
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#28
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Talking Points

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Is Self-Sovereign Digital ID our Future?
Q: What practical steps should individuals and organizations be taking now to move towards a better future that adopts the best of self-sovereign identity?
Start by understanding the multi-party nature of SSI—government, private sector, and individuals—all have roles. Look to state-level pilots (like Utah), privacy-by-design regulations, and begin exploring digital wallets and verifiable credentials for controlled data sharing. Engage with standards work (e.g., Decentralized Trust Graph) and consider piloting wallet-based relationships in events and peer groups to build experience.
OpenAI's Vision for Smarter Businesses and Better Productivity
Q: What were the big learnings from the OpenAI incident where an AI breakthrough occurred?
OpenAI emphasised transparency, independent reviews, and strengthening safeguards; the incident underscored that AI is highly capable in cybersecurity work and that robust controls are essential to prevent recurrence while advancing research responsibly.
OpenAI's Vision for Smarter Businesses and Better Productivity
Q: What are the three things necessary to accelerate leverage of AI within organisations?
The key ingredients are context (providing the model with the right information and priorities), tools (enabling access to leading platforms and plug-ins), and persistence (building workflows and automations so AI use becomes a steady capability).
OpenAI's Vision for Smarter Businesses and Better Productivity
Q: What stands out about AI adoption in New Zealand compared to the rest of the world, and how are we different?
NZ shows strong engagement with AI, high activity among API developers, and a notable shift from basic chatbot use toward autonomous agent deployment, signaling a frontier-driven adoption pattern relative to global peers.
Cybersecurity, AI, and the Future of Data Sovereignty
Q: What is Exaba and how does it differ from traditional cloud options?
Exaba is a sovereign, local cloud platform built to be owned and run by local MSPs or IT firms, giving customers visibility and control over where their data resides and aligning with data sovereignty needs, rather than relying on hyperscalers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NZ Tech Podcast

What is NZ Tech Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-forward, New Zealand–leaning show that touches on AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, fintech, and the broader global tech landscape with a local lens. Episodes frequently feature practical guidance from industry leaders, startup founders, and corporate tech executives, emphasizing how organizations adopt responsible AI, govern data, and navigate regulatory and security challenges. The host cultivates a range of guests—from startup founders to chief technology officers and analysts—creating conversations that balance hands-on storytelling with strategic insights for tech professionals, executives, and investors. A standout trait is consistently tying global tech trends to NZ-specific infrastructure, policy, and market realities, making it highl... more

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Recent guests on NZ Tech Podcast include:

1. Sacha Judd
2. Drummond Reed
3. Peter Boyle
4. Autumn Krauss
5. Gawesha Weeratunga
6. Alexandra Andhov
7. Kevin Park
8. Matt Taylor

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