NZ Student Life

02/11/2025

One of a kind event in Nelson.. Step in tohe future

🎮 Hey Nelson! Ready to make something unforgettable?

📌 Let's Make History - Join us at Aotearoa First Ever Vibe-Athon Event - Saturday, 29 Nov 2025, at NMIT, 322 Hardy St, Nelson 🏙️

Whether you are tech-savvy or just curious about the future of AI, this is for you. Just come along, meet new people, create something new. It will be a fun competition.

➡️ Brainstorm, team up with mentors, and create your own AI-powered game using tools like ChatGPT & Gemini, Suno and a range of other AI Tools.
➡️ Meet fellow creators, learn from Mentors, find your "vibe", and show how AI can power real business growth.

NO CODING EXPERIENCE NEEDED - just bring your ideas and energy.

👉 Grab your ticket, bring a friend, and let’s build something Nelson will remember!

🎫 Get your tickets through this link - https://nelsonaisandbox.zohobackstage.com.au/NelsonAISandboxPresentsNZsFirstVibe-athon

26/10/2025

Focus on the "Future-Proof" Roadmap (Empowering)
🛑 Is AI making your job obsolete? The truth is, it's making you more valuable! 🛑
In Episode 8: Beyond the Bot: Why Humans Still Matter in an AI World, we conclude our two-part series with data expert Dr. Silvina Pugliese!
Forget fear—it’s time for strategy. AI is taking over the tedious technical tasks, which means the analyst's role is evolving from "technician" to "strategist," "ethicist," and "storyteller."
Host Buddhika Daluwatte and Silvina explore:
🔑 The essential human skills that will future-proof your career (hint: it's not just coding).
🤖 The critical role of the 'Human in the Loop' in combating AI bias.- Advise to Employers: "You need people to groom." Integrate AI into workflow, it's not about removing people
🔮 A simple breakdown of Quantum Computing and what it means for New Zealand businesses.
Listen now to move beyond the Bot and get your roadmap to thriving in an AI-augmented world!
🔗 New Zealand Student Life 🎧 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Fresh FM (104.8 FM Nelson-Tasman)
This Sunday, 5 p.m
https://www.iheart.com/.../269-new-zealand-student-life.../
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https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/
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17/10/2025

Focus on the "Future-Proof" Roadmap (Empowering)

🛑 Is AI making your job obsolete? The truth is, it's making you more valuable! 🛑

In Episode 8: Beyond the Bot: Why Humans Still Matter in an AI World, we conclude our two-part series with data expert Dr. Silvina Pugliese!

Forget fear—it’s time for strategy. AI is taking over the tedious technical tasks, which means the analyst's role is evolving from "technician" to "strategist," "ethicist," and "storyteller."

Host Buddhika Daluwatte and Silvina explore:

🔑 The essential human skills that will future-proof your career (hint: it's not just coding).

🤖 The critical role of the 'Human in the Loop' in combating AI bias.- Advise to Employers "You need people to groom" Integrate AI into workflow, its not about Remove people

🔮 A simple breakdown of Quantum Computing and what it means for New Zealand businesses.

Listen now to move beyond the Bot and get your roadmap to thriving in an AI-augmented world!

🔗 New Zealand Student Life 🎧 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Fresh FM (104.8 FM Nelson-Tasman)

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-new-zealand-student-life-286908550/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-zealand-student-life/id1827848449
https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/

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04/10/2025

Stop Guessing. Start Deciding. | Episode 6: Turning Numbers into Answers
Is your organization drowning in data but starving for answers? 📊
In this must-watch podcast, you'll see a visualization of how our guest, data expert Dr. Silvina Pugliese, translates the most complex business and public sector challenges into crystal-clear decisions. This is the art of "The Data Whisperer," and it's the most valuable skill of the next decade.

We demystify the journey from question numbers to decision-making with Silvina's non-linear path, from a Chemical Engineer in Argentina to a leading data science mind in New Zealand.
What You Will Learn

For Analytic Experts & Educational Professionals:
The Foundation That Lasts: Silvina shares her strategy for continuous, lifelong learning after a Ph.D., focusing on the foundational principles that survive every new tool and AI trend.
Public Impact: A breakdown of how data is currently driving critical New Zealand public sector outcomes, proving that data can be a force for community good.

For Students & Graduates:
The Secret Skill: How to convert your academic background (even non-data degrees!) into highly marketable skills for your first Data Analyst or Data Scientist role.

The Daily Grind: A candid look at what a Data Analyst actually does day-to-day to turn raw information into profitable and practical action.

We're giving you the blueprint to bridge the gap between abstract numbers and tangible results.

Don't let the algorithm decide your career path—listen now and take control!

➡️ Full Episode is Live! Tap the link in the first comment to listen on your favorite platform.

26/09/2025

New Zealand Student Life presents
Re-Engineering Education for an AI Future 🤖
Episode 5 - Repeat

​Are we preparing our students for a world with AI, or are we stuck in the past? 🤔
This Sunday @ 5 PM on Fresh FM, join host Buddhika Daluwatte as he sits down with AI experts Richard Brudvik (Managing Director of AI Sandbox) and Gardner Bickford (Co- Founder AI Factory) to discuss re-engineering education.
​We're diving deep into some big questions:
​How can we use AI to foster genuine curiosity in students?
​What skills will be essential for the future?
​Can AI help personalize learning and unlock a student's full potential?
​Tune in and find out how we can create a future where education is more innovative, collaborative, and, most importantly, human.

​Don't miss it! Sunday at 5 PM on Fresh FM.
How to Tune in Live
You can catch the broadcast across the top of the South Island on Fresh FM:
Nelson Tasman: 104.8 FM
Nelson CBD: 107.2 FM
Golden Bay: 95.0 FM
Blenheim: 88.9 FM

🎧 Listen On-Demand
Can't make the live broadcast? No worries! You can listen anytime on your favourite podcast app.

Fresh FM: https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/
iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/.../269-new-zealand-student-life...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../new-zealand-student-life
Don't miss this crucial conversation about the future of learning and work in New Zealand!

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21/09/2025

New Zealand Student Life presents
Re-Engineering Education for an AI Future 🤖
Episode 5
​Are we preparing our students for a world with AI, or are we stuck in the past? 🤔
Today at 5 PM on Fresh FM, join host Buddhika Daluwatte as he sits down with AI experts Richard Brudvik (Managing Director of AI Sandbox) and Gardner Bickford (Co- Founder AI Factory) to discuss re-engineering education.
​We're diving deep into some big questions:
​How can we use AI to foster genuine curiosity in students?
​What skills will be essential for the future?
​Can AI help personalize learning and unlock a student's full potential?
​Tune in and find out how we can create a future where education is more innovative, collaborative, and, most importantly, human.
​Don't miss it! Sunday at 5 PM on Fresh FM.
How to Tune in Live
You can catch the broadcast across the top of the South Island on Fresh FM:
Nelson Tasman: 104.8 FM
Nelson CBD: 107.2 FM
Golden Bay: 95.0 FM
Blenheim: 88.9 FM
🎧 Listen On-Demand
Can't make the live broadcast? No worries! You can listen anytime on your favourite podcast app.
Fresh FM: https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/
iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/.../269-new-zealand-student-life...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../new-zealand-student-life
Don't miss this crucial conversation about the future of learning and work in New Zealand!

18/09/2025

New Zealand Student Life presents
Re-Engineering Education for an AI Future 🤖
Episode 5

​Are we preparing our students for a world with AI, or are we stuck in the past? 🤔
​This Sunday at 5 PM on Fresh FM, join host Buddhika Daluwatte as he sits down with AI experts Richard Brudvik (Managing Director of AI Sandbox) and Gardner Bickford (Co- Founder AI Factory) to discuss re-engineering education.
​We're diving deep into some big questions:
​How can we use AI to foster genuine curiosity in students?
​What skills will be essential for the future?
​Can AI help personalize learning and unlock a student's full potential?
​Tune in and find out how we can create a future where education is more innovative, collaborative, and, most importantly, human.
​Don't miss it! Sunday at 5 PM on Fresh FM.

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14/09/2025

New Zealand Student Life" Podcast on AI

​The podcast "New Zealand Student Life" on Fresh FM is a biweekly program that airs on Sundays at 5:00 PM Auckland time. The show is hosted by Buddhika Daluwatte and focuses on the experiences of international students in New Zealand, but also delves into broader topics like the impact of AI on education and career readiness.

The episode on AI and education, featuring guests Richard Brudvik and Gardner Bickford, is an encore broadcast.
​The discussion explores how AI is already being used in educational settings, the essential new skills students need to acquire for an AI-driven job market, and the critical need to adapt educational systems to this new technological landscape. The program is available for live listening on Fresh FM at the following frequencies: 104.8 FM in Nelson-Tasman, 95.0 FM in Golden Bay, and 88.9 FM in Blenheim. It's also available on-demand through Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio NZ.
​AI in Education Podcast: Agents, Optimism & Essays.This podcast episode explores how students are using AI, which is relevant to the topic of AI and education discussed in the "New Zealand Student Life" program.

Tune in to FreshFM this Sunday at 5:00 PM Auckland time (10:30 AM Sri Lanka) to catch glimpse of the future world.

104.8 FM Nelson-Tasman
95.0 FM Golden Bay
88.9 FM Blenheim

Listen here:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-new-zealand-student-life-286908550/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-zealand-student-life/id1827848449

https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/

05/09/2025

Ready to level up your future? 🚀 This Sunday, New Zealand Student Life is tackling the biggest topic in education: AI. Is it a tool to help you thrive, or a threat to your future career? We're diving deep into the world of AI and Education: Friend or Foe?
Join us and our expert guests,
Richard Brudvik, Managing Director from the Nelson AI Sandbox and Co-Founder Gardner Bickford from AI Factory, as we explore how AI is already changing learning and what it means for your job prospects. We'll discuss how AI is used in educational settings, what new skills are becoming essential, and the urgent need to
re-engineer education for an AI-driven world.
This is more than a podcast—it's a conversation about your future.
Don't miss it this Sunday at 5:00 PM Auckland Time on Fresh FM!
🎧 Tune in live:
104.8 FM Nelson-Tasman
95.0 FM Golden Bay
88.9 FM Blenheim
Or listen anytime, anywhere:
Listen here: https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/
Available on Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio NZ.

04/09/2025

Ready to unlock the future of learning? 🚀 This Sunday on , we're asking the big question: Is AI in education a friend or a foe? 🤔

​Join us as we dive into how is reshaping classrooms and job markets, featuring special guests Richard and Gardner from the groundbreaking

. They're on a mission to demystify AI and empower our community.

​This is more than a podcast—it's a conversation about our future. Don't miss this must-listen episode.

We are honored to have Richard Brudvik Managing Director of Nelson AI Sandbox and Gardner Bickford CO- Founder AI Factory as our honored Guests

🎧 Tune in to FreshFM this Sunday at 5:00 PM Auckland time (10:30 AM Sri Lanka) to catch glimpse of the future world.

104.8 FM Nelson-Tasman
95.0 FM Golden Bay
88.9 FM Blenheim

Listen here: https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-new-zealand-student-life-286908550/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-zealand-student-life/id1827848449

Also available on Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio NZ.


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31/08/2025

"Don't Miss Out Again"
🎤 Missed it the first time? Now's your chance! 💧
🎤 What happens when a water engineer drops a mic? 💧

Our most popular episode is back by popular demand! We're re-airing the incredible story of Seung-Hwa, the water engineer by day and South Korean rapper by night.

This isn't just about a career; it's a powerful story of pursuing your passion and finding your voice. If you believe your CV is just one part of your story, you need to hear this.

🎧 Tune in to FreshFM this Sunday at 5:00 PM Auckland time (10:30 AM Sri Lanka) to catch this unforgettable conversation!

🔗 Listen here: https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/

Also available on Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio NZ.

21/08/2025

🎤 Water engineer by day, rapper by night! 💧 This isn't your average story. We're breaking down the paradox of what it means to be a skilled migrant in New Zealand.

​Seung-Hwa, a talented South Korean rapper and water engineer, travelled to Nelson with a Master's in Engineering and a dream.
​In our latest podcast, "Education is Not All?",

​This is a must-listen for anyone who believes that a person's CV is just one part of their story.

https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/

This sunday 5.00pm Auckland time
10.30 am Sri Lanka

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Also available in Apple, I heart radio nz

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