24 July 2025
We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for BioTechNZ’s Executive Council.
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11 July 2025
Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director We are all acutely aware of how tough things are, but the biotech sector never ceases to amaze me. There … Continue reading "NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change"
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10 July 2025
New Zealand has the research excellence, innovation mindset, and community strength to compete globally. Now is the time to: Let’s take inspiration from global leaders and shape a bold, connected, … Continue reading "NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change"
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29 May 2025
Our new Executive Council has been focused on enhancing member value, ensuring you receive maximum benefit from your membership while we deliver what matters most to you.
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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 … Continue reading "NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change"
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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 … Continue reading "NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change"
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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 … Continue reading "NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change"
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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 … Continue reading "NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change"
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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 … Continue reading "NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change"
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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 … Continue reading "NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change"
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New Zealand needs to finally accept genetic modification (GM) products in a world of climate change and desperate global food needs, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says. While New Zealand is lagging behind the rest of the world because of its anti-GM approach, there has bee
April 26, 2022
By Cushla Norman Reporter - 1News Genetic modification (GM) was once such a highly charged issue it prompted thousand to protest against the practice. But almost two decades on, pro-GM groups say the benefits have been ignored and New Zealand is getting left behind t
April 20, 2022
By Nona Pelletier Senior Business Reporter - RNZ It is time for a full regulatory review of genetically modified organisms and technologies (GM), according to a groundbreaking report by the Productivity Commission. "The current regulation of GM does not reflect te
April 20, 2022
By Justin Giovannetti Political Editor - The Spinoff New Zealand’s genetic engineering laws face a tough challenge from new technology, Justin Giovannetti writes in The Bulletin. The ban on genetic engineering is facing an impossible problem. There’s a hole
April 19, 2022
In this issue Insights from the Executive DirectorBioTechNZ news and highlightsWhat’s happening around the country and across the ditch? Insights from the Executive Director We all know there are no GMO crops in New Zealand, but we are aware there are products containing GMOs on supermar
April 6, 2022
In this issue Insights from the Executive DirectorTe Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways Green PaperBioTechNZ news and highlightsGovernment submissionsWhat’s happening around the country and across the ditch? Insights from the Executive Director One of the members in my household tested
March 10, 2022
In this issue Colin Harvey RIPBioTechNZ news and highlightsGovernment submissionsWhat’s happening around the country and across the ditch? Rest in Peace Colin Harvey It is with great sadness that we recognise the passing of Colin Harvey (ONZM). Colin was an inspirational leader in ou
February 3, 2022
‘Climate change is no longer some distant risk to future generations. It is here and now.’ Johan Rockstrom — Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research The 2035 Vision platform has been established to support New Zealand, Australian and Pacific Island AgriFoodTech and C
December 17, 2021
In this issue BioTechNZ news and highlightsGovernment submissionsWhat’s happening around the country?Biotech mentors/menteesBioTechNZ wants to hear your success stories from 2021 It is weird to think this is the last couple of weeks before Christmas. It has been a tough year with 107&nb
December 9, 2021