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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!

New Zealand Student Life presents Re-Engineering Education for an AI Future 🤖Episode 5​Are we preparing our students for...
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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New Zealand Student Life" Podcast on AI​The podcast "New Zealand Student Life" on Fresh FM is a biweekly program that ai...
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/

Ready to level up your future? 🚀 This Sunday, New Zealand Student Life is tackling the biggest topic in education: AI. I...
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.

Ready to unlock the future of learning? 🚀 This Sunday on , we're asking the big question: Is AI in education a friend o...
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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"Don't Miss Out Again" 🎤 Missed it the first time? Now's your chance! 💧🎤 What happens when a water engineer drops a mic?...
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!

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

Also available on Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio NZ.

🎤 Water engineer by day, rapper by night! 💧 This isn't your average story. We're breaking down the paradox of what it me...
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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17/08/2025

🎬 The wait is over! Full music video drop — YOUR anthem of student life in New Zealand is here. 🎶🔥

From late-night study sessions to chasing dreams, this AI-powered, Nelson-made track captures the real student vibe.
đź‘€ Watch it now and feel the rhythm of the grind!

But wait — here’s the bonus: while your vibe, level up your study game too.
🎧 Check out the Fresh FM podcast "New Zealand Student Life" where Philip & Countless guests unlock New Zealand Student journey and changing landscape of Education Industry I unlock tips on:

Stories from Migrant Life
Challenges in Employment & Skill Assessments
Smart Study Tips for Students
How AI is Transforming Education

đź“Ś Watch the music video here:
🎧 Listen to the podcast:
Fresh FM 5PM / Stream online 👉 Auckland Time Link in Comment Section
Apple/iHeart 👉 Link in Comment Section

Tag your study buddy 👇 who needs both the BEAT & the BRAIN this week!

🚀 EPISODE 2 REBROADCAST – “Cracking the Code: Learning Efficiently” 🎓✨Ever wonder how top students in NZ **study smarter...
17/08/2025

🚀 EPISODE 2 REBROADCAST – “Cracking the Code: Learning Efficiently” 🎓✨
Ever wonder how top students in NZ **study smarter, not harder**?
Buddhika & Nelson legend Philip reveal **game-changing techniques** to unlock academic success — from Active Recall to mastering new Zealand assessments.
🎧 This is your second chance to catch all the secrets!
Tune in **TODAY at 5 PM** on Fresh FM.
Tag your study buddy 👇 who needs this brain boost!
👇 Podcast link in the **first comment** 👇

17/08/2025

🔥 From the classroom to the beat! 🔥
Ever wondered what it REALLY feels like to be a student in New Zealand?
It’s late nights, big dreams… and the rhythm that keeps us moving forward. 🎶
I’ve just dropped something special → It's a TEASER for
my First attempt at AI-powered music video 🎥🎵,
born right here in Nelson, crafted with global vibes 🌍.
This isn’t just a track — it’s the anthem of the student grind
This is also your beloved track in New Zealand NZ Student Life Podcast Official Song
👉 But wait — it’s two stories in one:
Catch our **Fresh FM podcast "Student Life in Aotearoa"** 🎧
where we unlock the secrets to studying smarter, not just harder —
from active recall & spaced repetition to cracking Kiwi-style assessments.
đź“Ś Watch the video trailer
đź“Ś Then tune in and level up your student game.
🎥 Music Video: "Rise Up" - A typical New Zealand Story
🎧 Podcast: Fresh FM 5PM / Stream online 👉 https://freshfm.co.nz/programme/new-zealand-student-life/
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../new-zealand.../id1827848449
Tag your study buddy 👇 who needs both the BEAT & the BRAIN boost this week!
The full version would be uploaded in 6 hours

Kia ora koutou! 🎧 Get ready for the latest episode of "Student Life in Aotearoa" on Fresh FM!Join your host Buddhika and...
10/08/2025

Kia ora koutou! 🎧 Get ready for the latest episode of "Student Life in Aotearoa" on Fresh FM!

Join your host Buddhika and Nelson legend Philip as they dive deep into "Study Smart, Not Just Hard: Unlocking Academic Success in NZ."

They'll share game-changing techniques to help you thrive in your studies, including:

Active Recall & Spaced Repetition: Learn how to make information stick and strengthen your memory by actively retrieving information and reviewing it at increasing intervals.

The Power of 'Why': Discover how asking "why" and "how" can engage your prefrontal cortex and build stronger neural connections through neuroplasticity.

Mastering Kiwi Assessments: Get the insider tips on acing New Zealand-style assessments by understanding the marking rubric and focusing on critical thinking, analysis, and application.

Navigating the Digital Age: Find out how to use resources like university library databases and even AI responsibly to enhance your research and maintain academic integrity.

Whether you're a student, a lifelong learner, or just looking to upskill, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

Tune in today at 5:00 PM on Fresh FM!

Nelson-Tasman: 104.8 FM
Blenheim: 88.9 FM
Golden Bay: 95.0 FM
Nelson CBD: 107.2 FM
Or stream online from anywhere in the world!
Apple/Iheart Fm

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

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