Celebrating NZ Innovation: Hi-Tech Awards, AI, and Tech Leadership
Feb 17, 2026•51 min•Ep. 776
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Episode description
Join Paul Spain as he welcomes Marian Johnson for a lively discussion about New Zealand’s tech innovation scene. Explore the NZ Hi-Tech Awards, tips for aspiring finalists, Partly’s exciting journey in North America, and why New Zealand is positioned to lead globally in technology and innovation.
Plus, the latest tech news including:
- NZ’s annual space launch limit increased
- Chris Liddell joins Anthropic
- Parking fine Tech mishaps
- Russian Soldiers tricked by fake Starlink registrations
- Ring doorbell Superbowl ad sparks privacy backlash
- Blue Origin unveils TeraWave Satellite Internet Service
A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, Workday, 2degrees, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology.
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