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.
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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
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10 November 2020
The landmark BioTechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society.
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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.
Read More A new national biotech survey report says New Zealand is positioned well in the world, ranking fourth for innovation potential in biotechnology. The landmark BiotechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society. The report is the
November 24, 2020
Medicinal cannabis experts say the emerging industry in New Zealand is still being plagued by misinformed perception and over-regulation. At the MedCan summit held in Auckland on Tuesday, experts said the industry could be worth over $1 billion here but red tape is holding them back. "The opp
November 11, 2020
Biotech is improving everyday life without most Kiwis realising, a new BioTechNZ research report says. The landmark BioTechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society. BioTechNZ is a member of the NZTech Alliance, which brin
November 10, 2020
New Zealand’s first medicinal cannabis summit, MedCan 2020, will take place on Monday and Tuesday this week at the Aotea Centre in Auckland, with over 700 registrations. Hosted by BioTechNZ, MedCan was postponed in March due to Covid-19. Eight months later, the sell-out event has even more peo
November 9, 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. This hard work has paid off, and I now have the pleasure of showcasing these suc
November 6, 2020
Discover who is investing in, working with and thinking about the effects of biotechnology in New Zealand. View version 1.0 published 5 November 2020 Please get involved if you want to help shape the future for New Zealand companies both here and overseas.
November 5, 2020
“Medicinal Cannabis is set to deliver some big economic wins for the country despite the referendum on recreational cannabis now unlikely to pass. Let’s not forget the majority of companies have not been focused on recreational, rather the medicinal market for New Zealanders and expor
November 2, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has delivered a devastating blow to every segment of our society, and our nation’s agriculture sector is no exception, says Ryan F. Quarles (Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)). While New Zeal
October 7, 2020
“Alert Level 1 is exciting news for large and important events like ours,” says Dr Zahra Champion, Executive Director of BioTechNZ and MedCan Summit 2020 organiser in response to the Prime Minister’s confirmation that Auckland will join the rest of the country on Level 1 at 12.59pm on Wednesd
October 5, 2020