Straker’s Journey from Translation to AI Innovation
Join host Paul Spain and Grant Straker, CEO of Straker.AI, as Grant shares insights into Straker’s journey from building early websites to a leading provider of AI-driven content automation, verification, and translation services. With operations spanning ten countries and more than 150 staff, Straker’s innovative approach leverages both human and machine collaboration to navigate the complexities of AI. Join us as we discuss Straker’s commitment to innovation and how they are pioneering technologies that are shaping the future of translation and AI verification.
Special thanks to our show partners: One NZ, 2degrees, Spark NZ, HP, and Gorilla Technology.
Will Trump’s Tariffs Kill The Markets? Ep 461 Tom Deacon
Tom Deacon is a senior investment analyst at Mint Asset Management, who focuses on stock research for New Zealand and Australian-listed companies in the healthcare and technology sectors. Read more
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NZ Satellite to Mobile competition heats up, Ransomware via Webcam plus more
Hear from host Paul Spain and business advisor Jason Langley, as Jason shares insights into business leadership, reflecting on his experiences and evolving role as an independent business advisor. They also delve into various topics and tech news including:
- 2degrees and Spark satellite-to-mobile news
- Ambitious plans for a power cable linking New Zealand and Australia
- Allstate car insurer sued for tracking drivers
- Webcam and IOT vulnerabilities
- Auckland’s EV Vandalism
- Skinny’s AI brand Ambassador
Special thanks to our show partners: One NZ, 2degrees, Spark NZ, HP, and Gorilla Technology.
Why Did Orr Resign? Ep 460 Michael Reddell
Check out YouTube version here, or read an article about this chat here.
Michael Reddell is a former senior official at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). He was Head of Financial Markets from 2000 to 2003 – he was an economic adviser to the central banks of Papua New Guinea and Zambia and served on the Board of the International Monetary Fund – although being semi-retired he writes regularly on central bank issues and New Zealand’s economic performance.
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Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
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Coffee prices and climate – Richard Goatley, Altezano Brothers
Just three years ago, the average price of a takeaway coffee was $4.33. Since then prices have marched north with Stats NZ officially recording the average to be $4.85 but good luck finding that in Auckland or Wellington. The reason: coffee beans. The price of the most popular bean, arabica, soared 70% in 2024 and nearly 20% so far this year to an all-time high.
What’s going on – is someone skimming a profit here, is it climate change? To help us through this bitter news Vincent was joined by Richard Goatly, one of the brothers from Altezano Brothers coffee roasters.
https://altezanobrothers.co.nz/
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AI Advances, Autonomous Wayves, and the Future of Mobile Connectivity
Join Paul Spain and Ryan Ashton (A Few Quiet Yarns – AFQY) as they delve into the dynamic landscape of AI, autonomous driving technology, and the MWC 2025. They look autonomous vehicles and Kiwi-founded Wayve’s expansion in Europe, Meta’s apology for Instagram feeds displaying graphic content, the Mobile World Congress 2025 and the evolving role of AI in areas like browsing, mobile networks and the latest Samsung S25+.
They also shine the spotlight on the importance of showcasing innovation through events like the NZ High Tech Awards, Te Hapori Matihiko, the Māori Tech Awards, and AFQY gatherings. Tune in to hear insights on the New Zealand’s tech ecosystem and beyond.
Special thanks to our show partners: One NZ, 2degrees, Spark NZ, HP, and Gorilla Technology.
The 7-Question Retirement Strategy, Ep 459 Ben Brinkerhoff
Recent research shows the average New Zealander spends about $3k per month in retirement, on top of government superannuation.
The question we should consider here, is, where is it going to come from?
From a house sale? From investment returns? Inheritance?
What about, from your investment strategy.
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The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.
Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
Take the free, 5-part online course Crypto 101: Crypto with Confidence
Get Social:
Check out the most watched/downloaded episodes here
Follow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn.
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Sky TV’s Rugby Rights Dilemma, Crypto Safety and the Future of Telecommunications
Host Paul Spain is joined by seasoned tech and telecommunications journalist Bill Bennett. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of tech, telecommunications and media, including:
- Sky TV’s potential loss of All Blacks rights to DZAN
- Robotics Plus acquired by Yamaha Motors
- Some Chinese apps blocked on MP devices
- Financial health of Spark and Chorus
- The Future of satellite and mobile networks
- AI breach in NZ court name suppression law
- Microsoft AI partnership with Spark
- Kidnapping over cryptocurrency password
- UK’s order to access Apple’s encrypted user data
Special thanks to our show partners: One NZ, 2degrees, Spark NZ, HP, and Gorilla Technology.
Volatility Is NOT Risk, Ep 458 Darcy Ungaro
No one wants to be blamed if you lose money. The backside-covering of risk ‘disclosures’ shifts the focus to side effects rather than the cure, ironically nudging some investors to treat investing like a game of chance instead of a disciplined, long-term pursuit. Read more.
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The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.
Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
Get Social:
Check out the most watched/downloaded episodes here
Follow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn.
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Greenwash v Greenhush – Rebecca Styles and Fiona Stephenson
How do you promote sustainability effectively? Do you sugarcoat the bad news? Or scare them with the facts? When does green marketing become greenwashing or the reverse, greenhushing? The way we talk about sustainability can make a massive difference in its adoption. Especially in this febrile atmosphere of anti-woke, techbro, climate-denying toxicity. To get some insight on how to hold our tongues better, Vincent was joined by Rebecca Styles, who leads the investigations team at Consumer NZ and Fiona Stephenson, who leads comms at the Sustainable Business Network – both of whom are speaking at the Communicating Sustainability Masterclass in March 2025.
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From Wrong, To Rich. Ep 457 Rowan Simpson
Rowan Simpson has been and continues to be instrumental in the success of several high-growth technology businesses in NZ, including Trade Me, Xero, and Vend.
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The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.
Hatch: For US markets.
Sharesies: For local, and international markets.
Easy Crypto: To buy and sell digital assets.
Sharesight: For tracking and reporting on your portfolio
Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swaps
Revolut: For a new type of banking.
*Some links create a financial benefit.
Online courses:
The Home Buyers Blueprint: Get a better home; Get a better mortgage.
The KiwiSaver Millionaire Roadmap: Get a Rockstar Retirement!
New Wealth Foundations: Personal finance from a wealth-builder’s perspective.
Take the free, 5-part online course Crypto 101: Crypto with Confidence
Get Social:
Check out the most watched/downloaded episodes here
Follow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn.
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Disclaimer: Please act independently from any content provided in these episodes; it’s not financial advice, because there’s no accounting for your individual circumstances. Do your own research and take a broad range of opinions into account. Ideally, engage a financial adviser / pay for advice!
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Sir John Key – Former Prime Minister and Business Leader
Hear from Sir John Key, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, as he shares his journey from humble beginnings to national leadership. Key discusses his upbringing, his tenacity and strategic mindset in the world of currency trading, and the pivotal moments that led him to a career in politics. Key shares insights into his time as Prime Minister, the importance of surrounding oneself with talented people, and his post-political ventures into technology and innovation.
Whether you’re interested in business, politics, or personal success, this episode offers valuable takeaways and an intriguing glimpse into the life and career of one of New Zealand’s prominent figures.
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