Media Release
Technology industry leaders say the government’s decision to set up a biotech regulator will prove a major boost for industries using gene technologies while ensuring strong protection for human health and the environment.
13 August 2024
Media Release
Life sciences crucial for the future of NZ’s post-covid economy
Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to solving the Aotearoa’s and the world's problems, in such a fast changing world.
13 March 2023
Media Release
Health, climate and endangered species to benefit from synthetic biology
Synthetic biologists are harnessing the power of natural systems which have gone through billions of years of optimisation to function as they do today, Dr Champion says.
13 February 2023
Industry News
Science NZ Awards celebrate Scion scientists and research excellence
Scion’s leadership in forestry science, bioplastics research and biotechnology has been celebrated by Scion and its peers at the Science New Zealand Awards.
12 December 2022
BIOTechNZ News
Life sciences summit crucial for NZ’s economic future
The inaugural March 22-23 event, run by BioTechNZ , will unite Aotearoa’s life sciences and biotech communities across all sectors including agriculture, environment, industrial as well as human health, BioTechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.
23 November 2022
BIOTechNZ News
NZ must start recognising biotech for the future economy
New Zealand must start recognising biotech as a key technology for the future success of New Zealand’s technology, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.
29 June 2022
Media Release
Warning primary sector will miss out if gene editing not allowed
The food and fibre sector will lose out on export opportunities if it did not begin using gene editing technologies, Te Puna Whakaaronui says.
02 June 2022
BIOTechNZ News
BioTechNZ builds on New Zealand’s biotechnology strengths
Sector’s long-term potential bodes well for future biotech listings. Zahra Champion’s view of biotechnology goes well beyond medicine. For her, biotech includes agriculture, the environment, industrial applications and marine. As Executive Director of BioTech New Zealand, Dr Champion is helping to build a vibrant ecosystem for biotech companies in NZ. An ecosystem that better connects … Continue reading "BioTechNZ builds on New Zealand’s biotechnology strengths"
11 May 2022
Media Release
NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change
New Zealand needs to finally accept genetic modification (GM) products in a world of climate change and desperate global food needs, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.
26 April 2022