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 "Promises, priorities and politics"

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 "Promises, priorities and politics"

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 "Promises, priorities and politics"

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.

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 "Promises, priorities and politics"

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Promises, priorities and politics

IN THIS ISSUE Insights from our Executive Director Shaping the future of our sector BioTechNZ Events Insights from our Executive Director As New Zealanders, we find ourselves once again immersed in the whirlwind of political campaigning as our parties unveil their promises and visions for the future. It’s a pivotal moment where the choices we … Continue reading

22 September 2023

BIOTechNZ News

BioTechNZ News: Challenging times

Forging a better tomorrow for biotech. Insights from our Executive Director Challenging times have brought us face-to-face with the need to scrutinise our daily spending. Rising mortgage payments, soaring food prices, increasing power, insurance and petrol costs are just a few of our concerns. During our recent event in Dunedin, supported by ASX and the … Continue reading

02 August 2023

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BioTechNZ’s next chapter

Thank you to everyone who participated in the inaugural Life Sciences Summit 2023! After so many years of remote working, it was an absolute delight to reconnect and hear what has been happening across Aotearoa and where we need to be striving for the future. We have plenty of work planned for the year ahead, and I will keep you updated on forthcoming activities and events.

20 April 2023

BIOTechNZ News

Christmas is coming!

We’re on the final countdown to Christmas, just 18 days until 25 December, so what is left on your to-do-list?

07 December 2022

Newsletter

BioTechNZ’s big year end sprint

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

13 October 2022

BIOTechNZ News

New Zealand biotech companies stand out

This month was another great month for our biotech companies. BioTechNZ ran a very successful workshop in Wellington last week - Accelerating Crop Bioprotectant Development from New Zealand - with 50+ people in attendance. As well, the BioTechNZ Executive Council has been out and about talking to Government ministers about the role of biotech in New Zealand (traditional to modern biotech).

05 August 2022

BIOTechNZ News

Rebuild your networking muscles: biotech events ahead

After more than two years of making connections via Zoom, members are eager to reconnect face-to-face and move around New Zealand and internationally. The border opening will greatly accelerate the change.

06 July 2022

BIOTechNZ News

The modern biotechnology toolbox

I have been talking to media over the last month as there is a lot of interest around the outdated gene regulations in New Zealand, with the common theme “should New Zealand start having the discussion?”

03 June 2022