Join Paul Spain as he speaks with Dr Autumn Krauss, Chief Scientist at SAP’s Future of Work Research Lab, about how AI is transforming jobs, management, career development, and workforce planning. Discover why 57% of employees would consider an AI manager, what skills will matter most in the future, and how organisations can redesign work for greater impact, innovation, and human potential.

Special thanks to our show partners: SAP, Workday, Spark New Zealand, One New Zealand, 2degrees, PwC New Zealand and Gorilla Technology.

How prepared is New Zealand for the next wave of artificial intelligence?

Paul Spain speaks with OpenAI's Gawesha Weeratunga about the rapid shift from chatbots to AI agents, why New Zealand is emerging as a global leader in AI adoption, and what organisations must do to stay competitive. They explore productivity gains, cybersecurity, governance, workforce impacts, and the growing divide between businesses embracing advanced AI and those falling behind. The discussion also examines regulation, real-world New Zealand success stories, and OpenAI's vision for a future where powerful AI capabilities are accessible to everyone.

Thanks to our partners: One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, PwC New Zealand, SAP and Gorilla Technology.

Professor Alexandra Andhov joins Paul Spain to explore the biggest questions facing AI today. From copyright lawsuits and social media harms to privacy, digital sovereignty and New Zealand's AI future, Alexandra explains why smarter regulation could fuel innovation while protecting people, businesses and society.

Plus the latest tech news including:

• 2degrees Completes AST SpaceMobile Satellite Connectivity Trial

• One NZ and 2degrees Seek Infrastructure Sharing Deal

• New Zealand Speeds Up Rocket Launch Approvals

• Meta Settlement Highlights Global Child Safety Shift Online

A big thank you to our show partners: One NZ, Spark, PwC, Workday, 2degrees, SAP, and Gorilla Technology.

Listen in as Paul sits down with Kevin Park, co-founder and CEO of Concord Visa, to explore how the Kiwi startup is helping fast-growing companies access global talent, expand into new markets, and scale internationally with fewer barriers. Kevin shares lessons from building a truly global business from New Zealand, the importance of hiring the right people, and what it takes to grow at startup speed.

Plus, Paul delivers his hands-on verdict on some of the latest technology to hit the market, including:

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
• Motorola Signature
• Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
• Vestaboard Note
• GoPro Mission One Pro

Special thanks to our show partners: SAP, Workday, Spark New Zealand, One New Zealand, 2degrees, PwC New Zealand and Gorilla Technology.

Join host Paul Spain as he chats with Matt Taylor, Kiwi founder of Trepo, an AI-powered startup revolutionising the kitchen. Discover Matt’s journey from tinkering in New Zealand to working at Nuro and Tesla in Silicon Valley, and hear how he’s tackling food waste and kitchen chaos with smart hardware and software. Gain insights on true Silicon Valley grit, building hardware, rapid startup growth, and how AI is transforming everyday household life.

Thanks to our partners: Fortinet, One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, PwC New Zealand, and Gorilla Technology.

Paul Spain sits down with Rory Birkbeck, co-founder of Safe Surfer, to explore the urgent challenges of keeping young people safe online. Hear about Safe Surfer’s journey from startup to scale-up, their pioneering tech for families, and a partnership with Samsung for kid-safe devices. Discover eye-opening statistics on online harm, the complexities of digital safety, and why transparency and innovation are crucial for the next generation’s digital wellbeing. This conversation is packed with valuable perspectives on navigating the digital world safely and responsibly.

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A big thank you to our show partners: One NZ, Spark, PwC, Workday, 2degrees, Fortinet, and Gorilla Technology.

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 Possibl.ai and RCRT, offering insider perspectives on how businesses can harness AI for innovation and growth.

Plus, the latest in tech news including:

• Rocket Lab's major US Space Force contract and expansion in Alaska
• EFTPOS NZ's biometric payment terminals
• Robotaxis operating without steering wheels
• US bans on foreign-manufactured robots
• EU debate over the cost and risks of replacing Huawei equipment
• AI-model cybersecurity breaches continue
• Coldcard Bitcoin wallet software vulnerability and resulting theft
• Revved: New Zealand Business & Leadership Summit and more

Special thanks to our show partners: Fortinet, Workday, Spark New Zealand, One New Zealand, 2degrees, PwC New Zealand and Gorilla Technology.

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 AI, emphasising the importance of leadership, practical adoption strategies, and upskilling teams to unlock real productivity gains.

Plus, the latest in tech news and developments including:

• Revved: New Zealand Business & Leadership Summit

• Spark signals potential business sale as it splits into two

• Taumarunui earthquake mobile phone warnings

• Hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi DNS to steal Microsoft 365 accounts

• Hugging Face hacked by rogue AI agent

• American’s push back against Flock Cameras

• White House intervention on AI models

• A look at Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and more

Thanks to our partners: Fortinet, One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, PwC New Zealand, and Gorilla Technology.

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 opportunities of integrating traditional medical centres into a modern, connected care network.

Paul and Josh also explore the latest tech news, including:

• The rise of maritime drones for surveillance and defence

• Skyroot's launch marks a new era for the Indian space industry

• SpaceX's sharp decline in share price

• An AWS glitch delivers a trillion-dollar surprise in estimated cloud bills

• Japan's massive sovereign investment in AI infrastructure

• Microsoft's major patch update, and more

A big thank you to our show partners: One NZ, Spark, PwC, Workday, 2degrees, Fortinet, and Gorilla Technology.

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 experiences, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation.

Discover how One NZ is approaching AI adoption, building trust, and unlocking new opportunities for customers, employees, and businesses across New Zealand.

Plus the latest tech news including:

• Trade Me joins Tech NZ’s online scams code
• NZ Government chooses regulation over crypto ATM ban
• New York becomes first US state to ban smart glasses
• The fight to stop 3D-printed “ghost guns”
• Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI over trade secret claims

Special thanks to our show partners: Fortinet, Workday, Spark New Zealand, One New Zealand, 2degrees, PwC New Zealand and Gorilla Technology.

Host Paul Spain is joined by Ben Rose, Head of Financial Services at AA New Zealand. Together they discuss lessons from Money20/20 Bangkok, the rise of agentic commerce, stablecoins, digital finance and how AI is transforming financial services.

They also delve into the latest tech news including:

• Google Maps' new Māori pronunciation update
• Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 arrives in New Zealand
• UK High Court backs police use of live facial recognition.
• AI helps uncover a major vulnerability in ticketing platform
• NZ company CarbonScape secures investment and partnership with CATL
• Invest NZ's ambitions for large-scale data centre investment

Thanks to our partners: Fortinet, One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, PwC New Zealand, and Gorilla Technology.