Celebrating our year in biotech

16 December 2024

It has been a landmark year for BioTechNZ and our members. Let's take a moment to reflect on the progress and achievements of 2024!

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Endless possibilities…

30 September 2024

Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director  The more I work in this role the more excited I am about the convergence of once-siloed technologies across multidisciplinary teams. Recently, we had the privilege of attending the Aerospace Summit in Christchurch, where we see the convergence of biology, chemistry, physics and data, all under … Continue reading "Govt has critical role in funding biotechnology research"

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Spring into innovation | September 2024 News

03 September 2024

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director  During the last month there has been plenty of discussion in the media regarding gene technologies – should our companies and researchers have access to technology the rest of the world currently has access to? Special thanks to Dr Revel Drummond, Plant and Food Research and Dr … Continue reading "Govt has critical role in funding biotechnology research"

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Life Sciences Summit Returns for 2025!

02 September 2024

We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential. 18-19 March, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here to pop it in your calendar now. The NZ government’s decision to set up a biotech regulator will prove a major boost for industries using … Continue reading "Govt has critical role in funding biotechnology research"

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Gene tech, tools and innovation | June 2024 News

21 June 2024

It has been another busy month for biotech. More than 35 Kiwis travelled to the BIO International Convention in San Diego.

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BioTechNZ News: The final countdown!

06 March 2024

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director  This year feels like it’s going to be a fast game, but a good game for the biotech sector! I am incredibly positive about the reception from the new Government and its associated agencies regarding gene technologies regulations and their updating.    However, I don’t think we will … Continue reading "Govt has critical role in funding biotechnology research"

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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 "October confirmed for medicinal cannabis summit"
24 March 2021
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 "NZ can play key part in pharmaceutical and consumer health"
26 November 2020
BIOTechNZ News

NZ ranked 4th in the world for biotech innovation potential

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.
24 November 2020