NZ ranked 4th in the world for biotech innovation potential

24 November 2020

It highlights the importance of biotech and how it can contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth and diversification, as well as its ability to help make New Zealand cleaner, healthier and more prosperous.

Medicinal cannabis industry still full of misinformed perception, over-regulation

11 November 2020

Medicinal cannabis experts say the emerging industry in New Zealand is still being plagued by misinformed perception and over-regulation. Source: Newshub

Biotech improving everyday life in NZ – new report

10 November 2020

The landmark BioTechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society.

Growing the New Zealand Biotech Ecosystem - exciting developments for BioTechNZ

06 November 2020

There is no question, 2020 has been a tough and interesting year for everyone. However, despite the challenges, this did not stop the BioTech team; we worked hard and were hugely productive during the lockdown periods.

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BiotechNZ to survey NZ biotechnology companies and supporting organisations

BiotechNZ is surveying NZ biotechnology companies and supporting organisations to find out the state and future opportunities for biotechnology to contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth.

20 February 2020

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MedCan2020 will help launch the Kiwi medical cannabis industry

The medicinal cannabis industry will significantly boost the New Zealand economy, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.

11 November 2019

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‘Godfather of Cannabis’ to play role at MedCan 2020

‘The Godfather of Cannabis’, Professor Raphael Mechoulam, will play a key role in New Zealand’s first international medicinal cannabis summit, MedCan 2020.

05 November 2019

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Biotech in NZ on cusp of saving sick pets

NZ biotech companies and organisations are exploring cutting-edge research to help treat people, but that will soon be swiftly replicated for dogs, cats and other pets.

07 October 2019

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Biotechnology may be one answer to help slow climate change

Biotechnology may be one of the answers to help slow the serious and urgent issue of climate change, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.

26 September 2019

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Applications open for Dumont d’Urville

New Zealand researchers have the chance to work in France thanks to the Dumont d’Urville, a programme that aims to foster new partnerships and developing science and technology exchanges between research laboratories of excellence. The grant will pay for up to $80,000 in total per project for up to two years for travel, research expenses … Continue reading

16 August 2019

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NZ slow to grab slice of the lucrative global legal cannabis market

NZ will miss out on billions of dollars of exports in the fast-growing global legal cannabis industry, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.

09 August 2019

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Queenstown staging major life sciences events tomorrow

Queenstown will tomorrow host one of the most significant life sciences conferences in New Zealand.

24 July 2019

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Gene editing has a crucial role to play in reducing emissions

Gene editing has a crucial role to play in reducing emissions to deal with climate change, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.

10 July 2019