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Tāmaki Makaurau - New Zealand med-tech companies are using research in biotechnology to help developments in medicine, protective equipment and sensors, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.
19 May 2021
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Govt has critical role in funding biotechnology research
Government has a critical role in funding biotechnology research for the benefit of all Kiwis.
03 May 2021
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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
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NZ urgently needs greater debate and action on gene editing
“Our research has identified a number of barriers that need to be overcome to enable the growth of the New Zealand biotechnology market.
02 December 2020
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NZ a world leader in many biotech areas – nationwide report
What New Zealand has over most other countries includes the fact that the country has strict quarantine standards and border security, the report says.
01 December 2020
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NZ biotech can solve global environmental and health challenges
Increasingly, consumers are demanding ethically focused products with the least waste or environmental impact. This is creating new markets for biotechnology that can help reduce waste or create value from waste.
30 November 2020
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 on cusp of world-first biotech production surge
A trailblazing BiotechNZ study just released analyses the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society.
25 November 2020
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NZ’s first ever medicinal cannabis summit set to take place
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.
09 November 2020