Episode 6 - Part 1 - A conversation with NZ's Mr Digital: Mitchell Pham. In this two-part episode, host Peter Foyston talks to Mitchell Pham (Co-Founder and Director of Augen Software Group and hair of the Digital Council Aotearoa). Part 1 focuses on Mitchell’s long-term journey as the founder of Augen Software Group, and in recent years the work he has been doing with the Digital Council - Aotearoa. Peter and Mitchell discuss the importance of government, industry and community and how the Digital Council is working to connect these three groups for the benefit of New Zealanders and digital innovation.

Episode 7 - Redefining Trade was lucky enough to talk with Cherelle Murphy, Austrade’s new Chief Economist. Cherelle’s role at Austrade sees her lead a team of economists and data analysts to help guide policy in trade, foreign investment and tourism. In this episode Cherelle talks to host Peter Foyston about the trends and challenges facing Australian exporters, along with some of the digital services Austrade provides – helping businesses to understand their journey to export. Cherelle also talks to what is currently affecting Australia’s top export sectors, and how these commodities impact the Australian economy. An interesting episode you don’t want to miss!

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Episode 6 - Part 2 of the episode continues with the focus on adoption of digital technologies, and how best to encourage this for both business and government. Host Peter Foyston and Mitchell discuss the issues and opportunities for digital innovation and digital trade in New Zealand and abroad, and how we can work to change people’s mindsets to encourage adoption of new technologies for the future benefit of industry, community and government. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Redefining Trade podcast, please email: [email protected]

Episode 5 - Surfing change: with David Downs. In this episode, host Peter Foyston talks to David Downs (General Manager, Projects at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise) about the early beginnings of his career, the various different pathways he has ventured down and his recent work with NZTE. Peter and David talk all things innovation, and of how many Kiwi companies and exporters have found ways to innovate during the global Covid-19 pandemic – which is the focus of David’s new book that he has co-authored – Silver Linings.

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Episode 4 - Better borders: with Richard Bargh. In this episode, host Peter Foyston speaks with New Zealand Customs Service Group Manager of Revenue and Assurance – Richard Bargh. Richard discusses NZ Customs Service’s role when it comes to export and trade, and the challenges and opportunities that are presented by digital trade solutions. Richard also talks to the importance of border control and initiatives like the Secure Export Scheme. 

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Episode 3 - The age of innovation: with Rasmus Nagel, General Manager of Swire Shipping Digital. Singapore-based Rasmus shares his insights on the most common triggers for shipping companies to go digital and how COVID-19 has lit a fire under others that were on the fence pre-pandemic. Rasmus also shares his thoughts with host Peter Foyston on the importance of customer engagement and how to add value to customers’ experience through innovation, plus where he thinks the shipping industry is headed in 10 years’ time.  Tune in to hear more! 

Episode 2 - All’s fair in trade in war: with Pru Gordon. Pru’s experience in trade spans some 25 years, beginning as a Trade and Policy and Research Adviser in the Australian Parliamentary Library to today when she is the Director at the Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment. Pru recalls the unexpected triggers that first sparked her deep passion for trade, relives first-hand her experience witnessing some of Australia's most game-changing trade deals, and reveals that when it comes to trade negotiations on the global stage, size does indeed matter.

Episode 1! The digitisation dividend: with Stephanie Honey. 

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