Canterbury University students have built a robot that could smash both the human and robotic world records for solving a Rubik’s Cube. 

Four engineering students spent about a year developing the robot that can solve a 4x4 Rubik’s Cube in under 10 seconds. 

They’re now awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records. 

Student Maz Cameron told Mike Hosking it took a full year of hard work, so it was really exciting to have it culminate in that record attempt with so many people there to support it. 

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Canterbury University students have built a robot that could smash both the human and robotic world records for solving a Rubik’s Cube.&nbsp;
Four engineering students spent about a year developing the robot that can solve a 4x4 Rubik’s Cube in under 10 seconds.&nbsp;
They’re now awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records.&nbsp;
Student Maz Cameron told Mike Hosking it took a full year of hard work, so it was really exciting to have it culminate in that record attempt with so many people there to support it.&nbsp;
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Maz Cameron: Canterbury University student on building a robot that can solve a 4x4 Rubik's cube in under 10 seconds

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Crimson Education is continuing to expand. 

Founded by Jamie Beaton, the company began as an elite university admissions consultancy, and has expanded into tutoring, schools, and is now moving into the charter school space. 

They've also received backing from the board of Kip McGrath to take over the company, adding it to their network. 

"What we're seeing is kids' math and English is actually going backwards in most of the Western world," Beaton told Mike Hosking. 

"So we see it as a great opportunity to support kids who really have these critical gaps." 

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Crimson Education is continuing to expand.&nbsp;
Founded by Jamie Beaton, the company began as an elite university admissions consultancy, and has expanded into tutoring, schools, and is now moving into the charter school space.&nbsp;
They've also received backing from the board of Kip McGrath to take over the company, adding it to their network.&nbsp;
"What we're seeing is kids' math and English is actually going backwards in most of the Western world," Beaton told Mike Hosking.&nbsp;
"So we see it as a great opportunity to support kids who really have these critical gaps."&nbsp;
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Jamie Beaton: Crimson Education founder and CEO on the future of the company, takeover of Kip McGrath

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The Dairy Companies Association has laid out its priorities for the next government. 

The five points include biosecurity, bipartisan infrastructure and energy, streamlined food regulation, and food and nutrition policy based on science and clear labelling.  

It also calls for an ambitious trade agenda, saying 43% of global dairy consumption remains outside of our FTA coverage.  

Chair Guy Roper told Mike Hosking demand for our high value product is growing.  

He says they want new trade agreements advanced in places like Bangladesh and Nigeria, where dairy is in favour. 

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The Dairy Companies Association has laid out its priorities for the next government.&nbsp;
The five points include biosecurity, bipartisan infrastructure and energy, streamlined food regulation, and food and nutrition policy based on science and clear labelling. &nbsp;
It also calls for an ambitious trade agenda, saying 43% of global dairy consumption remains outside of our FTA coverage. &nbsp;
Chair Guy Roper told Mike Hosking demand for our high value product is growing. &nbsp;
He says they want new trade agreements advanced in places like Bangladesh and Nigeria, where dairy is in favour.&nbsp;
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Guy Roper: Dairy Companies Association Chair on the sector's priorities for the next government

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th of October, we look at Kainga Ora's savings with Chris Bishop and get a review of our Super Fund's performance. 

Special Trade Envoy Nathan Guy discusses the benefits of our India FTA as it officially comes into force. 

Crimson Education CEO and founder Jamie Beaton talks the future of his incredible company after acquiring Kip McGrath. 

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th of October, we look at <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/chris-bishop-housing-minister-on-kainga-ora-surpassing-its-savings-target-reducing-its-debt/">Kainga Ora's savings</a> with Chris Bishop and get a review of our <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/will-goodwin-super-fund-co-chief-investment-officer-on-the-fund-growing-nearly-15-to-9425-billion-before-tax/">Super Fund's performance</a>.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nathan-guy-special-agricultural-trade-envoy-on-the-india-free-trade-agreement-coming-into-effect/">Special Trade Envoy Nathan Guy</a> discusses the benefits of our India FTA as it officially comes into force.&nbsp;
Crimson Education CEO and founder Jamie Beaton talks the future of his incredible company after acquiring Kip McGrath.&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 20 October 2026 

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Maz Cameron: Canterbury University student on building a robot that can solve a 4x4 Rubik's cube in under 10 seconds

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