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Biotechnology Survey

The purpose of the Biotechnology Survey is to collect information on the use, production and spread of biotechnology in New Zealand. It measures the size of the biotechnology sector and identifies barriers to research and development so that a better understanding of this emerging industry can be gained.


The Biotechnology Survey key measures include the:

  • biotechnologies used in New Zealand
  • number of employees in biotechnology
  • qualification breakdown of biotechnology employees
  • income and expenditure attributable to biotechnology
  • number of biotechnology patents.

Latest releases

Finance and Expenditure in the Core Biotechnology Group: 2007

Biotechnology Survey Hot Off The Press information releases

Reports and articles

Biotechnology in New Zealand 2005 – report
Biotechnology in New Zealand 2004 – report
Modern Biotechnology Activity in New Zealand (1999) – report

For updates on the Biotechnology Survey, see the latest Business Performance newsletter.




Related links

Related subjects

Biotechnology


Related datasets

Research and development


Websites 

Ministry of Research, Science and Technology

Foundation for Research, Science and Technology

New Zealand Biosphere

OECD