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 … Continue reading "Tech leaders welcome government’s establishment of biotech regulator "

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 … Continue reading "Tech leaders welcome government’s establishment of biotech regulator "

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 … Continue reading "Tech leaders welcome government’s establishment of biotech regulator "

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 … Continue reading "Tech leaders welcome government’s establishment of biotech regulator "

Media Release

Tech leaders welcome government’s establishment of biotech regulator

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.

13 August 2024

Media Release

Life sciences crucial for the future of NZ’s post-covid economy

Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to solving the Aotearoa’s and the world's problems, in such a fast changing world.

13 March 2023

Media Release

Health, climate and endangered species to benefit from synthetic biology

Synthetic biologists are harnessing the power of natural systems which have gone through billions of years of optimisation to function as they do today, Dr Champion says.

13 February 2023

Industry News

Science NZ Awards celebrate Scion scientists and research excellence

Scion’s leadership in forestry science, bioplastics research and biotechnology has been celebrated by Scion and its peers at the Science New Zealand Awards.

12 December 2022

BIOTechNZ News

Life sciences summit crucial for NZ’s economic future

The inaugural March 22-23 event, run by BioTechNZ , will unite Aotearoa’s life sciences and biotech communities across all sectors including agriculture, environment, industrial as well as human health, BioTechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.

23 November 2022

BIOTechNZ News

NZ must start recognising biotech for the future economy

New Zealand must start recognising biotech as a key technology for the future success of New Zealand’s technology, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says.

29 June 2022

Media Release

Warning primary sector will miss out if gene editing not allowed

The food and fibre sector will lose out on export opportunities if it did not begin using gene editing technologies, Te Puna Whakaaronui says.

02 June 2022

BIOTechNZ News

BioTechNZ builds on New Zealand’s biotechnology strengths

Sector’s long-term potential bodes well for future biotech listings. Zahra Champion’s view of biotechnology goes well beyond medicine. For her, biotech includes agriculture, the environment, industrial applications and marine. As … Continue reading

11 May 2022

Media Release

NZ needs genetic modification in the world of climate change

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.

26 April 2022