About Biotech
Biotechnology is the use of living organisms, or parts of living organisms, to develop new products or processes.
In New Zealand, biotechnology is used to add value to primary products such as meat, dairy, horticulture and forestry, to address environmental issues and to improve human health. Click below to find out more about biotech sectors, organisations and people who work in biotechnology in New Zealand. Explore our Biotech in Schools section if you want to get involved in biotechnology education.
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Sectors
Information about how biotechnology is being applied to all primary industry sectors in New Zealand.
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Organisations
In New Zealand, a number of organisations including Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), universities and private companies are involved in biotechnology research and development.
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People and Careers
Good biotechnologists tend to be people who are very curious. They like to have ideas and solve problems.
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Biotech in Schools
In this section, find out how you can access the biotechnology industry, create your own story for the Hub or share ideas with other biotechnology teachers.
