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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
Innovation
AI In Education
Autonomous Vehicles
Technology
Cert New Zealand

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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Latest Episodes

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 l... more

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... more

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 ... more

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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 liquidation

• Rural connectivity fundin... more

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Vaughan Fergusson
Founder of Vend and Pam Fergusson Trust
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Episode: 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights
Aresh Tayyabi
Co-founder of Kara Technologies
Kara Technologies
Episode: 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights
Noreen Wilson
Co-founder of Kara Technologies
Kara Technologies
Episode: 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights
Jock Richardson
Executive from TCS
TCS
Episode: 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights
Peter Tait
Executive from TCS
TCS
Episode: 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights
Matty Blomfield
Founder and CEO of Hectre
Hectre
Episode: 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights
Dr. Yoram Bennett
Chief Executive of Tait Communications
Tait Communications
Episode: 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners and Highlights
Bill Bennett
Tech and telecommunications journalist
Bill Bennett.co.nz / NZ tech media
Episode: AI Backlash, Mevo’s Collapse, Rural Connectivity, and Device Upgrades
Mike Casey
Co-founder of Electric Cherries; CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa
Electric Cherries; Rewiring Aotearoa
Episode: Mike Casey: Electric Tech Enabled World First Farm

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Paul Spain
Host of NZ Tech Podcast; long-time tech journalist and entrepreneur with a focus on New Zealand tech, startups, and policy.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 114 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 Zealand4 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 Zealand4 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 Zealand4 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 Zealand5 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 Zealand7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience frequently highlights practical insights for startups and tech strategy.
Listeners praise the local NZ tech focus and guest variety, calling it a solid source for tech news.
Some reviews call for smoother hosting and less filler, noting ums and ahs can be distracting.

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#83
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AI Backlash, Mevo’s Collapse, Rural Connectivity, and Device Upgrades
Q: Why are regional WISPs important in New Zealand's network landscape?
WISPs are important because they tend to be closer to customers in rural areas, offering practical regional connectivity and often integrating with fiber or satellite services to fill gaps left by larger providers.
AI Backlash, Mevo’s Collapse, Rural Connectivity, and Device Upgrades
Q: What is the core recommendation of the report on rural connectivity?
The core recommendation is to use a mix of technologies—fiber where fiber is appropriate and wireless where wireless is appropriate—to extend reach beyond the current 87 percent fiber coverage to include the 13 percent not yet connected.
Exploring Paysquad, AWS data centre build abandoned, China EV risks
Q: First up, maybe you can just break down in very short form what Paysquad does.
Paysquad enables groups to pay together at checkout by generating a shareable link so each member contributes until the order is completed, reducing the burden on the person who would otherwise front the whole cost.
Allbirds AI Pivot, Rocket Lab Innovation + BlinkPay’s Banking Future
Q: How does the Customer Product Data Act change BlinkPay's roadmap?
The Act formalizes data access, elevates accreditation requirements, and accelerates enterprise adoption by providing a compliant, standardized pathway for data sharing and integration, which BlinkPay is leveraging to expand across sectors like energy.
Allbirds AI Pivot, Rocket Lab Innovation + BlinkPay’s Banking Future
Q: What is BlinkPay's core value proposition within the Open Banking framework?
BlinkPay positions itself as the connecting tissue for data and payments, enabling a unified, secure API-based layer across multiple banks and services to simplify payments, reduce dishonours, and speed settlements for businesses.

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The show centers on technology, startups, and connectivity with a focus on New Zealand's tech scene, policy, and market movements. Episodes commonly explore local and global tech trends, company strategies, funding and governance, plus emerging innovations in AI, space, fintech, and telecommunications. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile NZ and international guests, practical product and business insights, and timely discussions about regulatory changes and infrastructure shifts that affect tech adoption in New Zealand. The format often blends industry analysis with real-world case studies, making it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways for tech strategy, partnership opportunities, or sponsorship alignmen... more

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Recent guests on NZ Tech Podcast include:

1. Vaughan Fergusson
2. Aresh Tayyabi
3. Noreen Wilson
4. Jock Richardson
5. Peter Tait
6. Matty Blomfield
7. Dr. Yoram Bennett
8. Bill Bennett

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