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 "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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17 March 2025
New Zealand’s economy took a major hit in 2024, experiencing the largest GDP contraction among developed countries, according to HSBC. This downturn was largely driven by interest rate hikes aimed at managing post-pandemic inflation. The recession has significantly impacted the job market, including the tech industry, which was once considered recession-proof but has also experienced … Continue reading "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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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 "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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11 February 2025
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025 I wish everyone a great start with a renewed sense of purpose. The year of the Wood Snake is all about transformation, and at the IoT Alliance we’re embracing change and stepping into something new. We are now moving into a new structure, one that will put … Continue reading "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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11 February 2025
Participate in the 2025 EdTechNZ Annual Pulse Survey and help inform EdTechNZ’s priorities and initiatives. Complete the survey and go in the draw to win a $100 Prezzy Card! Your views matter. They help inform where EdTechNZ should focus its priorities and attention to deliver value and support to our EdTech community. We look forward … Continue reading "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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06 December 2024
What a year for IoT in Aotearoa! As we wind down for the holiday season, and enjoy some well-deserved time with our whānau and friends, we’re excited to share some fantastic news with you! Please join us in welcoming our new co-Chairs, Jenna Whitman, Chief Information Security Officer at Callaghan Innovation, and Steven Dirven, Chief Technology Officer at … Continue reading "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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02 December 2024
Source: Biometric Update Website Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) hosted a discussion led by NEC New Zealand on “Facial Recognition and CCTV Integration in Retail Security” this week, with a panel including data privacy, government and legal experts. It comes amidst industry anticipation of the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner’s conclusions on supermarket chain Foodstuff’s results from its … Continue reading "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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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 "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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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 "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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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 "Agritech gets $29.9million horticulture injection from recent Government budget"
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14 June 2023
BioTechNZ Executive Director Zahra Champion told Mike Hosking that past anti-GMO conversations caused industry to steer clear of the topic, out of fear of what consumers will say.
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13 October 2022
It’s a common conversation of wondering how much data is being captured through our smartphones, if we’re being tracked, and for what purpose.
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13 July 2022
We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for BlockchainNZ’s Executive Council.
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02 June 2022
The food and fibre sector will lose out on export opportunities if it did not begin using gene editing technologies, Te Puna Whakaaronui says.
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New Zealand, 23 May 2023: The recent New Zealand Government Wellbeing Budget provides much needed support that will drive higher paying jobs and new export revenues in the horticulture sector says AgriTechNZ Chief Executive Brendan O’Connell. “Technology is both the solution to threats o
May 23, 2023
More than 300 rangatahi from high schools across Tāmaki Makaurau discovered the exciting world of tech at the Tech23 Tour at the Tomorrow Expo at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland. The Year 9-13 students met face-to-face with tech employers including ANZ, AWS, Datacom, Deloitte, Geo AR Games,
May 22, 2023
Digital Trust Hui Taumata: Registrations now open! We’re leading the digital trust conversation in Aotearoa. The annual Digital Trust Hui Taumata on 1 August, 2023 is the must-attend event for New Zealand’s digital identity and trust
May 5, 2023
Nutriblocks | Founder Claudia Leong | The power of connections and mentors Established in Dunedin in December 2020, by two academics in the fields of human nutrition and computer science, Nutriblocks develops video games for nutrition education. ‘’Our vision is to help build healthy futur
April 27, 2023
by Susana Tomaz | STEAM Coordinator Westlake Girls High School | Across School Lead - Pupuke Kāhui Ako at Ministry of Education of New Zealand As an Across School Educational Leader and STEAM Coordinator, I have witnessed the value and benefits of integrating technology in education for both le
April 27, 2023
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April 27, 2023
Our Sustainable Finance working group has created three groups to support the following projects: National Adaptation Plan: Action 3.2: Design and develop risk and resilience and climate adaptation information portals - this will explore the development of information portals to address a
April 21, 2023
Behind the scenes, RegTechNZ has been busy working on some interesting projects to bring you later this year. Until then, join our webinar on Friday 28 April, Implementing your Compliance Programme, brought to you by Karty Mayne of Rosewell Consulting and our own Tim Larkin of Dacreed and Teams Plu
April 21, 2023
I’m writing this from my ancestral lands of Ireland where I’m visiting family and working remotely for a few weeks. Looking at New Zealand from afar always provides a fresh perspective. I have been visiting with research and investment partners here in Ireland who share many of the ambitions
April 20, 2023
Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to solving the Aotearoa’s and the world's problems, in such a fast changing world. The benefits of genetic engineering and its place in New Zealand is evolving as climate change and the world economies are relying on life sciences, BiotechNZ ex
March 13, 2023
