Episode 750

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20th Aug 2025

Building Better Tech: Rod Drury on Xero, Open Banking, and NZ’s Digital Opportunities

In this landmark 750th episode of the NZ Tech Podcast, Paul Spain sits down with Xero founder Rod Drury for an inspiring conversation on New Zealand’s tech landscape. Rod dives into his post-Xero projects, the future of digital identity, challenges of globalisation, the nation’s payment infrastructure, and Queenstown’s innovation as a live lab. Expect fresh insights on AI strategies, public-private collaborations, fintech disruption, and how Kiwi ingenuity can shape the world. Don’t miss this thought-provoking, future-focused episode!

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

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NZ Tech Podcast
Each episode, Paul Spain and guests discuss what's happening in the world of technology, gadgets and telecommunications around the world and in New Zealand.

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