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Biotechnology Links
People have always sought to harness nature's processes for their own purposes. Now, knowledge and capabilities are increasing more rapidly than ever before. This Te Papa touring exhibition offers you a chance to get to grips with the smart research in the field of biotechnology - and the tough issues.
See why new DNA profiling technology is making it even harder to get away with crimes. Or explore what your DNA can tell you about who you are - the make-up of your identity.
Discover how DNA research may help some people give up smoking. Or explore the latest advances in stem cell research - the hope this research offers to sufferers of degenerative diseases, but also the difficult ethical dilemmas it raises.
Did you know that micro-organisms are being sent in to clean up toxic waste? Or that scientists are making housepaint that imitates the way plants gather solar energy?
Find out how some researchers hope to give New Zealand's plant and animal products an extra edge on the world market. Others aim to produce food with added health benefits.
But such research raises a number of issues that New Zealanders will need to address.
The Biotechnology Roadshow sets out the facts and raises the issues in a down-to-earth way. You'll get to hear what different people have to say on the issues, and you’ll also be able to compare their views with yours.
Advances in biotechnology are going to affect all New Zealanders. The time for debate is now.
Links
If you would like to know more about biotechnology click here to visit the Ministry of Research Science and Technology website, where there are plenty of links to explore.
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Itinerary
East Auckland
27 February - 1 March 2006
10am - 4pm
Highland Park Home Centre, Pakuranga Road, Howick
Morrinsville
3 March - 4 March 2006
9am - 4.30pm
Morrinsville A&P Show
Morrinsville Recreation Gorunds
Cureton Street
Morrinsville
Auckland Central
6 March - 9 March 2006
10am - 4pm
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger's Carpark
704 Mt Albert Road
Royal Oak
Auckland
Kumeu
11 March - 12 March 2006
9am - 4.30
Kumeu A&P Showgorounds
Waitakere Road
Kumeu
Feilding
16 March - 18 March 2006
9am - 4.30pm
Central Districts Fieldays, Manfield Park
Palmerston North
20 March - 23 March 2006
10am - 4pm
The Square
Masterton
25 March - 26 March 2006
10am - 4pm
The Warehouse carpark, Cnr Chapel and Russell Streets
Petone
28 March - 30 March 2006
The Warehouse, Annie Huggan Drive
Wellington
1 April -2 April 2006
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Te Papa
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