life sciences crucial for the future of NZ’s post-covid economy

Life sciences crucial for the future of NZ’s post-covid economy

13 March 2023

Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to solving the Aotearoa’s and the world's problems, in such a fast changing world.

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Take a moment to breathe

08 March 2023

In this issue Insights from the Executive Director  Life Sciences Summit News and events Insights from the Executive Director It’s been a very tough month for many of our BioTechNZ members and communities impacted by the recent devastating weather events in Aotearoa. My thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected and I acknowledge … Continue reading "Call for review of genetically modified tech regulation in NZ"

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Health, climate and endangered species to benefit from synthetic biology

13 February 2023

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.

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Jumping into 2023!

09 February 2023

In this issue Insights from the Executive Director  BioTechNZ – our focus for 2023 Connect at our events  Insights from the Executive Director Do you set New Year’s resolutions? Regardless, if you want to improve your fitness, save more or learn a new language, the key is effective goal setting. Taking time to think about … Continue reading "Call for review of genetically modified tech regulation in NZ"

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The future of the GMO ban

New Zealand’s genetic engineering laws face a tough challenge from new technology, Justin Giovannetti writes in The Bulletin.
19 April 2022
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Call for pharmacists to get ahead of medicinal cannabis surge

New Zealand’s over 3,500 practising pharmacists need to urgently familiarise themselves with medicinal cannabis. Patient enquiries and demand are set to surge when Kiwi-made products come onto the market later this year, says one pharmacist who should know.
25 August 2021
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Biotech driving the future of clean food

BioTechNZ and AgriTechNZ are leading an event in Palmerston North on August 4 to discuss cell-based agriculture which can create products from cell cultures as opposed to whole plants or animals.
28 July 2021
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NZ should move to low nicotine cigarettes, BiotechNZ says

The Ministry of Health’s move toward a smoke free Aotearoa by 2025, genetic engineering and genetic technologies for low nicotine cigarettes could play a major part in ensuring the success a leading biotech expert says.
14 June 2021
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Biotech research helping medical, environmental areas

Tāmaki Makaurau - New Zealand med-tech companies are using research in biotechnology to help developments in medicine, protective equipment and sensors, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.
19 May 2021