NZ Tech Podcast

Join Paul Spain and Andy Patrick (Argus Tracking) as Andy shares insights into Argus Tracking and their fleet management solutions.

Plus tech news from the week including:

• Microsoft’s new NZ based data centre
• Fullers hydrofoil electric ferry
• Pause on Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
• Township pitches in for CCTV surveillance
• ZURU Tech's Innovations in housing construction
• New York mystery drones
• GM U-turns on Cruise robotaxi

Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Hear former Prime Minister Sir John Key (Director - Palo Alto Networks) and Misti Landtroop (Managing Director NZ- Palo Alto Networks), as they join Paul Spain to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

Sir John Key shares unique perspective drawn from his current and past experiences, including:

- Prime Minister of New Zealand

- Minister responsible of Special Intelligence Service (SIS) and Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB)

- Director at Palo Alto Networks

- Director at ANZ Bank

- Director at Air New Zealand

The episode is focussed on cybersecurity viewpoints - including predictions for 2025 from Unit 42, and reflects on the importance of continuous adaptation, education, and integration in the fight against cyber threats from various sources including powerful nation state actors. A range of other topics were discussed including weighing up the importance of privacy vs security.

Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One NZ, Spark, HP and Gorilla Technology.

Listen in as host Paul Spain and Renee Mateparae (Spark NZ) delve into Spark's plans for data centres, the benefits of 5G Standalone, transition from 3G and the role of AI in service enhancement and Spark's strategic vision for the future of telecommunications. Plus tech news from the week including:

• NZ banks' new scam protection tools
• Cheap phone charger sparks house fire
• Parking fines highlights cities limited parking options for Tradespeople
• Meta's $10B subsea cable project
• Australia's social media ban for under 16's

Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.

Host Paul Spain sits down with 2degrees' CEO Mark Callander, as They delve into New Zealand's connectivity landscape, exploring rural broadband advancements, the future of 5G, and strategic mergers shaping the industry. Mark shares insights on satellite technologies, Network for Learning partnership, customer-centric innovations and how 2degrees is positioning itself as a value player amidst economic challenges.

Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One NZ, Spark, HP and Gorilla Technology.

Host Paul Spain sits down with venture capitalist Lance Wiggs (Punakaiki Fund, Climate VC Fund), as they delve into the evolving landscape of venture capital in New Zealand and its critical role in nurturing Kiwi tech startups. Together they explore the history, challenges, and successes of venture capital, innovative climate investments and current NZ tech startups. Listen in and gain insights into the impact of economic challenges and successes within the New Zealand tech investment arena.

Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.