NZ Tech Podcast 294: Tesla Autonomous Trucks, Cyber Espionage, Acquisitions galore, Air NZ Bluetooth
This week features – Elon Musk’s Masterplan 2 and Tesla Autonomous Trucks, Cyber sabotage apparently used by Fortune 500 companies, Air NZ allowing inflight Bluetooth, acquisitions galore – Marker Metro, ARM/SoftBank, Yahoo/Verizon. Hosted by Paul Spain and this week’s guest is Bill Bennett.
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NZ Tech Podcast 293: Autonomous bus on public roads, Homes.co.nz vs QV, Pushpay does utilities bills, new Xbox
An autonomous bus takes to public roads, Pushpay goes after utilities bills, Microsoft’s new 2TB UltraHD Xbox One S almost here, Semble pulling plug on mobile wallet, Uber update, Microsoft wins fight with YS Govt over cloud data and we hear all about Homes.co.nz.
Hosted by Paul Spain, guests Brett Roberts and Jeremy O’Hanlon.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 11: Jinu Abraham – Head Chef, Heritage Hotel, Auckland
Jinu and I met as co-Judges for a charity cooking event here in Auckland. I immediately warmed to his calm yet enigmatic nature. His knowledge was extraordinary and his efforts to put myself and the contestants at ease was evident. He loves food. He also loves learning and stretching himself.
Originally from New Delhi, India, Jinu is now the Executive Chef at the Heritage Hotel here in Auckland where he has created a plant based, locally focussed menu at the hotel’s Hector Restaurant. For him, a non-Vegan and lover of all food, the challenge was exciting. As he himself says ‘ once you open your eyes to options, it’s a whole new world of ingredients and techniques.’
This chat with Jinu, a Dad of two littlies, delved into his philiosophy around his passion for food and his choosing a career path that allows him to shine through his use of good, fresh ingredients and pleasing others by presenting them with unpretentious honest food – with the perfect combination of flavours.
Jinu is the epitome of the melting pot of New Zealand society – where many cultures and nationalities of people make up our cities and countries. His story is one of success and I love his determination to take on challenges as exciting adventures.
To sample some of his signature cuisine you can pop into the Heritage Hotel in Auckland. His vegan dishes are available in the Lobby Cafe and in Hector’s Restaurant.
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NZ Tech Podcast 292: Paul Thurrott & Microsoft WPC 2016
This episode comes from Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference and features an interview with Paul Thurrott (Microsoft Commentator), and coverage of highlights from the event. Hosted by Paul Spain.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 10: Koto founder, Jimmy Pham & graduate Huong
KOTO stands for “Know one, teach one.”
Learning should be passed on; knowledge is meant to be shared. This is the essential idea of KOTO founder, Jimmy Pham, a Vietnamese-Australian who, more than 10 years ago, opened a Training Centre in hospitality in Hanoi, giving disadvantaged youth the possibility to learn and thrive in their lives. Vanessa interviews Jimmy about his vision – his own background and how KOTO has become his life – and the students like his own children.
As a social enterprise, KOTO has trained over 600 students in two training centres in Hanoi and Saigon, with 200 concurrently enrolled. In addition to its Foundation arm that focuses on raising funds to support its cause through charitable activities and initiatives, KOTO also operates an Enterprise arm, serving as a platform for real life hospitality training as well as a source of income to support the welfare and training of the students. KOTO Enterprise currently includes two Training Restaurants, an online bakery, a cooking class, and a catering service.
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NZ Entertainment Podcast 59: Conjuring 2, Me Before You, VPMA2016, This Giant Papier Mache Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy
This episode Wal & Yulia are joined again with newly wedded Jarred as they explore the Entertainment world reviewing Conjuring 2, Me Before You and the new Kiwi sci-fi comedy film This Giant Papier Mache Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy – plus all the usual chaos and mayhem.
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This episode hosted by Wal Reid & Jarred Tito, Paul Spain is the executive producer. The NZ Entertainment Podcast is published by Global Voice Media – the home of NZ’s favourite podcasts.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 9: Claire Deeks – Dom’s Kitchen
Claire Deeks is a mum and passionate real food advocate for children and families based in Auckland, New Zealand. She’s recently launched a petition against the Health Star Rating System gathering several thousand signatures in a few weeks. Claire’s background is over 10 years practising as a lawyer and registered patent attorney working in Auckland and London specialising in trade mark, copyright and misrepresentation in the music and movie industries (representing a who’s who of international clients including Warners, Sony, Disney, Nike, Versace, Gucci and more).
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Recipe of the Week – Gummies
Ingredients:
270mls coconut milk (we use Ayam brand – this is one can)
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 Tbsp gelatin (we use Great Lakes Gelatin – red box)
1 Tbsp raw cacao (or cocoa)
What To Do:
- Make room in your fridge for a tray of gummies and place your molds on a tray. (This makes it much easier but is not essential.)
- Combine the milk, syrup, cacao and vanilla in a pot and stir.
- Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and immediately whisk to combine well.
- Heat over low heat for approximately 5 minutes taking care not to overheat or boil and stirring continuously until the liquid is smooth. (It should be only a luke warm temperature.)
- Remove from heat allow to cool slightly and then add to silicon molds.
- Place the tray with molds on it in the fridge for 30 minutes or until gummies are set firmly.
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NZ Tech Podcast 291: Norton Wi-Fi Security, Brain Scanning crime solving, Philips Hue, driverless car tech
This week we look at Philips refreshed Hue smart home lighting, Norton’s Wi-Fi security, brain scanning tech that checks what you know, 3D printed car panels and the first autonomous driving death and news from BMW and Baidu.
This NZ Tech Podcast episode is produced with the support of Gorilla Technology, hosted by Paul Spain (@paulspain) with guest Nate Dunn and is published by Podcasts New Zealand – home of NZ’s favourite podcasts.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 8: Brendon Partridge – Executive Chef of JW Marriot Hotel, Hanoi
Brendon’s story is one of passion – for food, travel and the world. It’s easy to meet him and be envious of his journey, but this Dunedin boy has worked hard and followed his passion, grasping at every opportunity to ensure his own success.
Culinary Success
Brendon believes that we learn about others cultures through their cuisines. The two are so strongly aligned that to achieve a growth in personal culinary knowledge you must understand the cuisines and cultures of others.
He was the perfect Judge for the ENZ collaborative cooking competition in Ho Chi Minh City – June 2016.
Personal Journey
From a young child, Brendon loved working alongside his Grandparents in their hotels in the South Island of NZ. His love for hospitality and for the bakery in particular led him to Otago Polytechnic to begin his formal training in Culinary Arts. This lead to a world of travel through Australia, Thailand, China and finally to Vietnam.
Hanoi
Brendon’s love for the Vietnamese is clear as we chat about their welcoming nature, friendly service, sense of humour and determination to succeed through hard work and education.
Being a Chef
Whilst a Chef’s life is not glamorous it is certainly unique and the industry has a camaraderie that is difficult to beat.
Thanks to Brendon Partridge for coming on the show. This Podcast is hosted by Vanessa Baxter, is brought to you by Podcasts NZ and World Podcasts. Get the podcast here:
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Recipe of the Week – Scampi Risotto
Ingredients
22 pc Highford NZ Scampi
1 kg Canali rice
1 Tbspn Tomato paste
1 stalk celery
1 ea carrot
2 ea white onion
2 bulbs garlic
20 ml squid ink
100 gm cornstarch
500 ml white wine (NZ)
100 gm butter
100 gm grana pardano
1 bunch tarragon (fresh)
Directions
- Make a stock/court bouillon with the scampi heads and shells, tomato paste, celery, carrot, 1 onion and garlic
- Cut the scampi half the scampi tales into large dice
- Keep the remainder of scampi tales whole for topping the risotto
- Dice the onion and garlic and sauté till soft
- Add the rice and lightly sauté again
- Deglaze with white wine and slowly add stock while stirring
- Once the rice is cooked add the squid ink
- Add in the diced scampi
- Stir in butter and cheese
- Plate with 1 spoon of risotto a top with 1 tail of raw scampi
- Add 1 PC of corn starch dentelle and fresh tarragon
- For dentelle, make a batter with corn starch and water with squid ink
- In a hot pan with oil add 1 spoon of batter and cook till crispy
- Take out of the pan and set aside for garnish
Equipment
- Pots
- Non stick pan
- Wooden spoons
Recipe from the NZ showcase at Food & Hotel Asia 2016 – By Exectutive Chef Brendon Partridge.
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NZ Tech Podcast 290: Housekeeping Robot, Visa tech, US Customers wants your social media details, Xiamoi SmartCycle
On the agenda – Boston Dynamics SpotMini, Visa’s video of the future, setup a meeting at Starbucks from inside Outlook, US Customs goes after social media account, Xiaomi builds a smart bike, Smart use of data for health, and India’s $6 smartphone.
This NZ Tech Podcast episode produced with the support of Gorilla Technology, hosted by Paul Spain (@paulspain) with guest Paul Brislen and is published by Podcasts New Zealand – home of NZ’s favourite podcasts.
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Food, Family & Friends Podcast 7: John & Cass – Caravelle Hotel, Saigon
Living in Ho Chi Minh City – changes, love, life and Food
With openness and refreshing honesty, John and Cass share stories of their love for each other, for the city they live in, for their homes and extended family and for the countries they love to visit.
Saigon
Living and working in Saigon, John and Cass discuss the changes they have witnessed over the past decade. The growth of the food scene around them and the value this brings for the locals, for the economy and for the future.
Food, Family and Love
John and Cass share their passion for each other and for each other’s journeys and homes. Australian and Kiwi combined – with a twist to the story along the way!
Inspiration and Determination
As stories unfold, Cass shares her childhood and the shaping of her life as a ‘boat refugee’ from war time to the woman she has become today. The strength of her Mother and family is paramount in this inspirational tale – one which cant help but to inspire and remind us to face life with a determination to make the most of each and every day, moment and opportunity.
A positive and uplifting episode with two amazing, successful and genuine people who you will be sure to love by the end of the episode!
Thanks to John and Cass for coming on the show.
John is General Manager of The Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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NZ Tech Podcast 289: Robot on a Superbike, BMW/Rolls-Royce autonomous future, Cartoons by Jim, Meizu 3 Note
We hear from Jim about his tech cartoons, Pauls power cut experience, driverless car races, BMW + Rolls-Royce future car tech and a robot on a motorbike. Plus Meizu 3 Note hands on, Netflix vs Lightbox, Uber autonomous, Bigpipes new feature + more.
This NZ Tech Podcast episode produced with the support of Gorilla Technology, hosted by Paul Spain (@paulspain) with guests Brendan Boughen and Sean Dring is published by Podcasts New Zealand – home of NZ’s favourite podcasts.
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Cartoon’s by Jim – techie cartoons – PledgeMe
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