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Don’t Blink – BioTechNZ is Moving Fast!

Kia ora,

In this issue

  • Insights from our Executive Director 
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member News

Insights from our Executive Director

I feel like my feet aren’t even touching the ground — I’m so proud of what the BioTechNZ team and our ambassadors are achieving! My dream was to see New Zealand back on the global stage, and we are absolutely knocking it out of the park.

Thank you to NZTE for all the work you’re doing behind the scenes to get us to USA BIO in San Diego. A big thank you also to Callaghan Innovation for your support with everything involved in having a booth at AusBiotech. And of course, thank you to the 14+ New Zealand companies and organisations whose logos will be proudly displayed at our New Zealand Biotechnology stand.

Upcoming Events – Don’t Miss Out!

📍 National Momentum: Building Awareness and Community

  • WELLINGTON | Welly BioTech ‘n’ Beers

29 August, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, Fortune Favours

It’s not too late to register for this month’s event happening tomorrow tonight at Fortune Favours. Register now.

  • AUCKLAND | University of Auckland – BioScience Enterprise Networking

11 September, 4:45pm-7:30pm, SBS, University of Auckland

Join Dr. Michel Nieuwoudt, CSO Luminoma Diagnostics and Principal Investigator, Te Whai Ao, Dodd-Walls Centre. Come and learn how cutting-edge photonics can empower clinicians, reduce unnecessary biopsies, and improve patient outcomes.

  • WELLINGTON | Life Sciences Summit 2026 Tickets Available Now!

10-11 March, Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

Get ready for the 2026 Summit: Advancing a Bio-Future for Aotearoa and Beyond. If you’re a BioTechNZ or NZTech Group member don’t miss out on the launch special ticket offer (limited tickets available). Register now.

🌍 International Events – Mark Your Calendars

  • AusBiotech International Conference 2025

21 – 24 October, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Learn more.

BioTechNZ has got the New Zealand Biotechnology booth. Thank you to all the companies who will be represented on the stand.

  • BIO USA 2026

22-25 June, San Diego, CA

New Zealand will have a stand in the Pavilion. Please contact info@bioechnz.org.nz if you are interested to be on the stand.

Member News

Congratulations BLIS Technologies Ltd. for turning 25. New Zealand BLIS Technologies is globally recognised for its pioneering work with oral probiotics, having built its success on two ingredients, and believe there is more to come. Watch this space!

Remember to send us your good news so we can share with your fellow members.

Ngā mihi
Zahra Champion
Executive Director, BioTechNZ


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