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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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 "Launch of NZ AI Policy Tracker from The Brainbox Institute welcomed by AIFNZ"
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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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The recent launch of a significant resource, the NZ AI Policy Tracker, by the esteemed Brainbox Institute is welcomed by the AI Forum New Zealand. This tool represents a pioneering effort to consolidate information concerning Aotearoa New Zealand's disparate AI regulatory framework, providing a uni
February 16, 2024
A world-first initiative aimed at reducing the risk of harmful online content in New Zealand continues to gather momentum. NZTech Chief Executive Graeme Muller has today welcomed the first evaluation of the reporting required by the Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety a
February 12, 2024
Welcome to 2024! I hope everyone had a good break and you are all ready for another busy year. The BioTechNZ team is gearing up for our 2024 Life Sciences Summit - True science, real change. Animal health, biosecurity, genomics, sustainability and more. We can’t wait to showcase ev
February 12, 2024
New Zealand's leading literacy publisher, Sunshine Books, has received approval from the NSW Department of Education to provide schools in the state with an exciting new digital product that supports students to learn to read using decodable books. Sunshine Online is a digital service that works al
February 7, 2024
A renewed focus on growing three technology sectors – CreativeTech, Fintech and HealthTech – could transform Auckland into a world-class tech hub over five years, says a new report by the Auckland Tech Council, a group of Auckland Business Chamber members from across the technology sector. A
February 5, 2024
We have an exciting new year just over the horizon!Working Groups delivering great content now and into 2024: Following on from our launches of the AI Governance website and XAI white paper in November, this month our LLM Working Group launched the prototype of our
December 18, 2023
This year we’ve seen IoT being aligned even more closely to impact. So from that, the NZ IoT Alliance executive council has agreed that IMPACT is our strategic theme for 2024. IoT data-driven insights are driving measurable impact across various people, place and planet local and global initiativ
December 18, 2023
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Summary of BioTechNZ 2023 BioTechNZ Events BioTechNZ for 2024 Insights from our Executive Director 2023 has been an interesting year for everyone, however, just like the biotech sector has done since the beginning of
December 18, 2023
(Image Māori panel L-R: Moka Apiti, Elle Archer and Dr Karaitiana Taiuru). In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the fusion of traditional wisdom with artificial intelligence (AI) is more important than ever. This dynamic convergence was at the heart of a thought-provoking discussion at&
November 30, 2023
Reflecting on the recent "Checking the Pulse: IoT Transforming Healthcare" webinar we hosted last week, it's evident that we are witnessing a healthcare revolution, largely enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT). The potential of IoT to transform healthcare is immense, with its capacity to collect
November 18, 2023
