18 March 2025
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Reflecting on our journey from 2017—when NZBIO faced financial challenges and joined the NZTech Group—to today is truly remarkable. Four years of rebuilding through networking and storytelling has transformed our biotech community. The 2023 Life Sciences Summit marked a turning point, and three years later, we’ve significantly … Continue reading "Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!"
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12 February 2025
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director As we kick off the year, BioTechNZ is already moving full speed ahead with exciting developments in the biotech sector. There is a lot happening, so please read this newsletter carefully as there are some action points required. One of the highlights is the Science System Advisory Group … Continue reading "Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!"
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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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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 "Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!"
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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 "Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!"
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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 "Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!"
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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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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 "Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!"
Read More In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Gene Technology Regulations: Next Steps Life Sciences Summit 2025 Insights from our Executive Director Reflecting on our journey from 2017—when NZBIO faced financial challenges and joined the NZTech Group—to today is truly re
March 18, 2025
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Submissions Events Insights from our Executive Director As we kick off the year, BioTechNZ is already moving full speed ahead with exciting developments in the biotech sector. There is a lot happening, so please read this new
February 12, 2025
Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Events Member news Insights from our Executive Director It has been a busy and rewarding few months to top off a very productive year! We attended Croplife Australia’s one day summit in Canberra and the Ausbiote
December 16, 2024
Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Executive Council Elections Events and member News 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 t
September 30, 2024
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Executive Council Elections Events and member News 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 resea
September 3, 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 decis
September 2, 2024
Technology industry leaders say the government’s decision to set up a biotech regulator will prove a major boost for industries using gene technologies while ensuring strong protection for human health and the environment. BioTechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion welcomed today’s ann
August 13, 2024
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Events and member News Executive Council elections Insights from our Executive Director This month I ticked off a priority bucket list item by being a part of organising a ministerial biotech agenda, and accompanying the Mi
August 6, 2024
We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for BioTechNZ’s Executive Council. The purpose of BioTechNZ is to raise awareness and increase understanding of biotechnology to enable our nation to embrace the best opportunities biotech has to offer, help
July 26, 2024