New Zealand futurist Ben Reid joins the (award nominated!) Business Of Tech podcast for a second time to talk about his new book Fast Forward Aotearoa, which unpacks a path to a future of technological success and positivity for NZ. Peter speaks to Reid about what systemic changes must be made to ensure the best outcomes for all New Zealanders.

(Podcast originally appeared on BusinessDesk, listen on iHeartRadio)

Reading list

As featured on the podcast

* Ben Reid's Memia newsletter

* Fast Forward Aotearoa

About the author: Peter Griffin Tech Columnist [email protected]

Peter has been keeping a close eye on the tech sector and the digital revolution for the last 20 years. After a stint in London dissecting the tech wreck for a number of computer-industry publications, he joined the New Zealand Herald eventually running the paper's tech section before leaving to found the Science Media Centre in Wellington. He has been a tech commentator for the New Zealand Listener, Newstalk ZB and RNZ. His passion is exploring the impact technology and innovation have on business, society and the environment. Follow him on Twitter @petergnz

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