Life sciences summit crucial for NZ’s economic future

23 November 2022

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.

Biotech superheroes!

10 November 2022

Earlier this month, I was delighted to attend Bridgewest’s Impact Innovation Conference. While I was there, I wondered why it seems so difficult to grow the biotech sector? Considering we have all the ingredients in New Zealand for a strong biotech sector, it shouldn’t be so hard!

BioTechNZ’s big year end sprint

13 October 2022

BioTechNZ has now passed 100 members! Please check our members page regularly to stay updated with our biotech community.

BioTechNZ news and highlights plus NZ’s Life Science Summit 2023 - save the date!

14 September 2022

We’re pleased to officially give advance notice of this must-attend event so that you can save the date in your calendar.

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Healthcare professionals encouraged to attend cannabis summit

With the availability of highly desired local medicinal cannabis products fast approaching, healthcare professionals are being encouraged to attend MedCan 2021.

10 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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MedCan critical as cannabis industry poised to enter local market

Hosted by NZTech, in association with BioTechNZ, MedCan 2021 comes as many Kiwi patients are eager for the country’s newest industry to replace expensive, and often inaccessible, imported products.

08 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

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Govt has critical role in funding biotechnology research

Government has a critical role in funding biotechnology research for the benefit of all Kiwis.

03 May 2021

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October confirmed for medicinal cannabis summit

Following the success of New Zealand’s first medicinal cannabis summit last year, organisers have confirmed MedCan 2021 will take place in Auckland on 12 and 13 October. 2021 marks a significant year for the country’s newest sector, with Kiwi medicinal cannabis products set to come to market. Delivering for New Zealand patients and unlocking valuable … Continue reading

24 March 2021

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NZ urgently needs greater debate and action on gene editing

“Our research has identified a number of barriers that need to be overcome to enable the growth of the New Zealand biotechnology market.

02 December 2020

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NZ a world leader in many biotech areas – nationwide report

What New Zealand has over most other countries includes the fact that the country has strict quarantine standards and border security, the report says.

01 December 2020