In The Media

For a comprehensive list of Dr Andrew Lensen’s latest media engagements, please visit andrewlensen.com/media.

See below for Chris McGavin’s recent appearances in the media.

  1. “After Huffer, what could AI regulation in NZ’s marketing industry look like?”. In BusinessDesk, 30th June 2026. link
  2. “How Microsoft became the Government’s default AI tool – without a competitive tender”. In BusinessDesk, 4th June 2026. link
  3. “NZ’s approach to AI continues to favour slop over substance”. On RNZ, 14th May 2026. link (original with references)
  4. “AI experts sign open letter to government calling for urgent regulations”. On Herald NOW, 31st August 2025. link
  5. “NZ can’t afford to be careless with its AI strategy”. In Newsroom, 13th July 2025. link
  6. “Not clear the AI race has begun”. In NBR, 2nd February 2025. link
  7. “Let’s be more pragmatic about AI”. In NBR, 18th May 2024. link

Mentions of our work

  1. “Ministry for Regulation issues AI guidance for regulators”. On RNZ, 27th May 2026. link
  2. “You can trace NZ’s lack of AI regulation back to Flight of the Conchords” (AI open letter). In The Spinoff, 10th February 2026. link
  3. “Call for greater protection from AI harms gains support” (AI open letter). In The Press, 8th September 2025. link
  4. “Unregulated intelligence: NZ’s AI crossroads” (AI open letter). In BusinessDesk, 3rd September 2025. link