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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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Latest Episodes

Hear from Paul Spain and Nyssa Waters, founder and CEO of Possibl.ai and RCRT, as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, touching on privacy, ethics, and data sovereignty. Nyssa Waters shares her own journey of launching Possib... more

Host Paul Spain sits down with Scott McLiver, partner and Chief AI Officer at PwC New Zealand, to explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming business. Scott shares insights from his frontline experience helping organisations adapt to... more

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Host Paul Spain is joined by Josh Robb, Co-Founder and COO of Tend Health, for an in-depth look at how Tend Health is transforming primary healthcare in New Zealand through digital innovation, AI-powered clinical tools, and the challenges and opportu... more

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Join host Paul Spain and Neeharika Chowdhary, General Manager of AI and Data Products at One New Zealand. Neeharika shares insights from the recently released 2026 AI Trust Report and discusses how AI is being deployed at scale to enhance customer ex... more

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Recent Guests

Nyssa Waters
Founder and CEO of Possible AI
Possible AI
Episode: Navigating AI, Privacy, and Innovation: Insights from Nyssa Waters
Scott McLiver
Partner and Chief AI Officer at PwC New Zealand
PwC New Zealand
Episode: How to unlock AI in your company - PwC’s Scott McLiver
Josh Robb
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Tend Health
Tend Health
Episode: Tend’s Josh Robb: AI, Cybersecurity, and Healthcare Transformation
Neeharika Chowdhary
General Manager of AI and Data Products at One NZ
One New Zealand
Episode: Navigating AI Trust and Transformation: Insights from One NZ’s Neeharika Chowdhary
Ben Rose
Head of Financial Services at AA New Zealand
AA New Zealand
Episode: Self-driving EVs, AI Shoppers, Data Centres, and the Future of Finance
Alain Richardt
Founder of Atomic Tessellator
Atomic Tessellator
Episode: Atomic Tessellator: Will this startup shatter China’s rare earths monopoly?
JD Trask
CEO of Raygun and Autohive
Raygun; Autohive
Episode: Exploring AI Agents and the Future of SaaS with JD Trask
Glenn Maiden
Chief Security Officer and Director of Threat Intelligence at Fortinet Australia and New Zealand
Fortinet
Episode: Building Cyber Resilience with Fortinet’s Glenn Maiden
Jonathan Good
Co-founder and CEO of Scentian Bio
Scentian Bio
Episode: The cost of AI, Scam Prevention, and Digitising Smell with Scentian Bio

Host

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

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 115 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 Zealand6 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 Zealand8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#45
New Zealand/Technology
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#223
China/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Navigating AI, Privacy, and Innovation: Insights from Nyssa Waters
Q: Can you walk us through your background and how you landed at Possible AI?
Nyssa outlines her career from Spark NZ through Google, where she framed her shift to AI, and explains how this led to founding Possible AI to help businesses adopt AI agnostically, focusing on outcomes and data context rather than forcing a single platform.
Navigating AI Trust and Transformation: Insights from One NZ’s Neeharika Chowdhary
Q: What governance or trust measures are in place for responsible AI use at One NZ?
A trust trail assesses desirability, viability, and feasibility for any AI solution; privacy and responsible AI teams oversee risk, and there are clear guardrails and observability to ensure reliability and safety.
Navigating AI Trust and Transformation: Insights from One NZ’s Neeharika Chowdhary
Q: How is AI affecting customer experience and operations at One NZ?
AI is enabling a highly personalized, 24/7 customer experience through agentic AI, improving first-call resolution, expanding digital channel effectiveness, and enabling more flexible, adaptive interactions that still maintain trust and guardrails.
Navigating AI Trust and Transformation: Insights from One NZ’s Neeharika Chowdhary
Q: What do you see exciting most about what's been achieved to date with AI at One NZ?
The most exciting aspect is how AI can turbocharge product innovation, engineering end-to-end, and get capabilities into customers' hands much faster, from quarters to weeks, while also fostering cross-skilling across teams to blend design, engineering, and commercial thinking.
The cost of AI, Scam Prevention, and Digitising Smell with Scentian Bio
Q: What's your fundraising journey been like and any tips for listeners raising capital?
Raising capital is demanding but rewarding; it involves lots of conversations with smart investors, rigorous due diligence, and treating fundraising as a dynamic, ongoing process rather than a one-off milestone, with a strong emphasis on narrative, numbers, and credible progress.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NZ Tech Podcast

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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. Nyssa Waters
2. Scott McLiver
3. Josh Robb
4. Neeharika Chowdhary
5. Ben Rose
6. Alain Richardt
7. JD Trask
8. Glenn Maiden

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