NZ a world leader in many biotech areas – nationwide report

01 December 2020

What New Zealand has over most other countries includes the fact that the country has strict quarantine standards and border security, the report says.

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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (31)

26 November 2020

Pockets of Aotearoa and the public sector have been busy embracing technologies, growing expertise, growing data, creating apps, downloading apps, making games, playing games, buying the latest devices. That was the easy part. The hard work is now to come — that is, tending to an ecosystem that fully harnesses innovation, grows trust and embeds … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – accelerating tech for New Zealand’s benefit"

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NZ can play key part in pharmaceutical and consumer health

26 November 2020

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 "NZTech Inform – accelerating tech for New Zealand’s benefit"

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NZ ranked 4th in the world for biotech innovation potential

24 November 2020

It highlights the importance of biotech and how it can contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth and diversification, as well as its ability to help make New Zealand cleaner, healthier and more prosperous.

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NZTech Inform – accelerating tech for New Zealand’s benefit

Last week, in my role as Chair of the Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand, I was delighted to meet with the Hon Dr David Clark whose new portfolios include Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Digital Economy and Communications, and Statistics.    We had an engaging discussion on creating a prosperous nation underpinned by technology.  This discussion crossed all three of my … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – accelerating tech for New Zealand’s benefit"
30 November 2020
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NZTech Inform – create valuable connections

Today, I am attending BioTechNZ’s Medicinal Cannabis Summit, which signals the launch of New Zealand’s regulated medicinal cannabis market.  This is New Zealand’s first conference on this high growth sector, combining medicine, science and technology.  Tomorrow, I am facilitating the technology stream and look forward to showcasing local tech firms to the medical community.  This month, … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – create valuable connections"
09 November 2020