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New Zealand’s First Space Tourist and Aotearoa’s Digital Future

New Zealand’s First Space Tourist and Aotearoa’s Digital Future

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Host Paul Spain is joined by Craig Young (TUANZ) to discuss New Zealand’s expanding role in tech and aerospace. The conversation covers Rocket Lab’s latest developments, Tesla’s autonomous vehicle trials in Texas, the complexities of balancing online safety for children with privacy concerns and the latest on what’s happening within TUANZ, including efforts to improve digital connectivity and tackle issues of affordability and access across Aotearoa.

Plus hear Paul’s exclusive interview with Mark Rocket, NZ’s first astronaut and space tourist, as he shares what it’s like to launch into space, experience zero gravity, and look back on our planet from above.

A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology

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