Genetic technologies are a must for NZ to remain relevant and competitive

04 May 2022

It was a big month for biotech. Firstly, BioTechNZ was in the media, highlighting that the New Zealand public appeared to have no issues with GMO ingredients on our supermarket shelves. This media stemmed from the Government response to the Productivity Commission’s report.

NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change

26 April 2022

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.

Call for review of genetically modified tech regulation in NZ

20 April 2022

technologies (GM), according to a groundbreaking report by the Productivity Commission.

Media Release

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

Media Release

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

Media Release

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

Media Release

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

Media Release

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

Media Release

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

Media Release

NZ biotech can solve global environmental and health challenges

Increasingly, consumers are demanding ethically focused products with the least waste or environmental impact. This is creating new markets for biotechnology that can help reduce waste or create value from waste.

30 November 2020

BIOTechNZ News

NZ can play key part in pharmaceutical and consumer health

New Zealand has huge capabilities in growing plants for medicine for the soaring pharmaceutical and consumer health industry, a defining new biotech economic study report says. The landmark BioTechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society. New Zealand coupled with its wealth of knowledge … Continue reading

26 November 2020

BIOTechNZ News

NZ on cusp of world-first biotech production surge

A trailblazing BiotechNZ study just released analyses the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society.

25 November 2020