16 March, 2010
Higher Education Forum Address
Technology transfer will be vital to achieving this Government's ambition for New Zealand.
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Associated Ministers
- Wayne Mapp - Minister
4 March, 2010
CRI Taskforce report released
The taskforce set up by the Government to determine how New Zealand can get the greatest benefit from its Crown Research Institutes has presented its report to shareholding Ministers.
Read full release >>23 February, 2010
Speech to Medtech Forum Conference Dinner
I thank the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand for inviting me to address the MedTech Forum.
Read full speech >>22 February, 2010
New member for Marsden Fund Council
Professor Janis Swan of the University of Waikato has been appointed to the Marsden Fund Council, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today.
Read full release >>19 February, 2010
Speech to the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand
Human Resources are at the heart of New Zealand's ability to grow our economy and lift our standard of living.
Read full speech >>16 February, 2010
Celebrating 20 Years of DNA Forensics in New Zealand
I would like to thank Environmental Science and Research (ESR), the Royal Society and Science New Zealand for organising this event, and welcome my Cabinet and Parliamentary colleagues; Sir Geoffrey Palmer; and Justices Andrew Tipping and Bill Wilson.
Read full speech >>12 February, 2010
Govt invests $4m in Type 1 diabetes research
The Government is investing over $4 million in ground-breaking Type 1 diabetes research, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today.
Read full release >>29 January, 2010
Whale Research Voyage Launch Speech
In Maori cosmology, tohora (whales) are descendants of Tangaroa, the sea. Whales represent guardian spirits of the ocean, and were used to guide the ancestral waka.
Read full speech >>26 January, 2010
Opening Speech at NZ-US Joint Commission for Science and Technology Meeting
Thank you for inviting me to speak at the opening of this NZ-US Joint Commission for Science and Technology meeting.
Read full speech >>22 January, 2010
Science meeting highlights strong ties with US
More than 30 leading American scientists are on their way to New Zealand for a top-level meeting with their New Zealand counterparts next week.
Read full release >>22 January, 2010
Opening Speech at Public Astronomy Symposium
Thank you for inviting me to open the Public Astronomy Symposium.
Read full speech >>4 December, 2009
Toast to Emperor of Japan at Auckland consulate birthday function
It is a pleasure to be here celebrating the birthday of His Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan, and to be asked to propose the toast to him.
Read full speech >>2 December, 2009
Speech at launch of Getparticipants.com
I would like to congratulate mother and son duo Jude and Jamie Mannion on the launch of their new service.
Read full speech >>1 December, 2009
Speech at the opening of the Zealong Centre
The story of Zealong Tea is an inspiration to the Waikato and New Zealand.
Read full speech >>30 November, 2009
New members for Marsden Fund Council
Two distinguished researchers have been appointed to the Marsden Fund Council. They are Victoria University Professors James Belich and Timothy Naish.
Read full release >>23 November, 2009
Nominations open for PM's Science Prizes
Nominations are now open for three of the inaugural Prime Minister's Science Prizes.
Read full release >>20 November, 2009
Ministerial visit to Canada
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Canada for a formal bilateral Defence visit and a Research, Science and Technology visit.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
Recognition for outstanding work in science
The Government has awarded $100,000 in prize money to the recipient of Royal Society's prestigious Rutherford Medal. The move follows the establishment of the Prime Minister's Science Prizes, recognising New Zealand's most talented and successful researchers.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
Speech at Royal Society of New Zealand Honours Dinner and Presentation of the Rutherford Medal 2009
Thank you for inviting me here tonight to present the Rutherford medal.
Read full speech >>12 November, 2009
Speech at the 2009 New Zealand Association of Scientists Awards
Last year's awards were one of my first formal engagements as Minister of Research, Science and Technology. I would like to reflect on the past year, and what this Government has achieved to date. Many of you here tonight will be familiar with the ground I am going to cover.
Read full speech >>8 November, 2009
Big boost for kiwifruit research
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has announced a $15.2 million dollar Government investment into developing new kiwifruit varieties.
Read full release >>6 November, 2009
One-Year Update Speech at the Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology
This speech comes at a timely point after my appointment as Minister of Research, Science and Technology.
Read full speech >>6 November, 2009
First Anniversary Speech at the Plastics Centre of Excellence
New Zealand’s future relies on economic growth.
Read full speech >>6 November, 2009
Speech at the opening of the Centre for Brain Research at the Auckland Medical School
Thank you for the opportunity to open the Centre for Brain Research.
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Stronger science links with Japan
An agreement between New Zealand and Japan that will strengthen New Zealand's collaboration with Japan's scientists was signed in Tokyo yesterday by Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
Speech to the Ako Aotearoa Academy of Tertiary Excellence Symposium
The theme of this symposium is "Turning Vision into Promising Practice".
Read full speech >>28 October, 2009
Taskforce to review Crown Research Institutes
The Cabinet has approved setting up a taskforce to determine how New Zealand can get the greatest benefit from its Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today.
Read full release >>23 October, 2009
Capital landmark to change hands
The Government is set to hand Wellington's iconic Carter Observatory over to the Wellington City Council.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Speech to the Education Leaders' Forum at the Waiariki Institute of Technology, Rotorua
My roles as Minister of Research, Science and Technology and Associate Minister for Tertiary Education are linked by a common thread of research.
Read full speech >>28 September, 2009
Ministerial visit to Australia
Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp will travel to Australia tonight for annual meetings with his Australian counterparts.
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