Genomics Aotearoa is a collaborative research platform for genomics and bioinformatics. We aim to ensure that New Zealand is participating and leading in the rapidly developing fields of: Genomics - the study of the genetic information in cells and organisms (a genome is the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism) Bioinformatics - the development of methods and software tools for analysing and understanding the complex biological data derived from genomics. Genomics Aotearoa focuses on national collaborations between genomics and bioinformatics researchers and users in the areas of health, environment and primary production - life sciences that are centrally important to New Zealand's economic, environmental and social wellbeing.