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 >>Research, Science and Technology
Associated Ministers
- Wayne Mapp - Minister
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 >>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.
Read full release >>21 September, 2009
Ministerial visit to China
The Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology, Dr Wayne Mapp, leaves for Beijing tonight for a formal visit to China on defence and science issues.
Read full release >>16 September, 2009
Speech at the opening of the Australasian Research Management Society Annual Conference
Thank you for the opportunity to give the opening address to the 11th Annual Conference of the Australasian Research Management Society.
Read full speech >>8 September, 2009
Experience to the fore in Crown company appointments
New appointees to the boards of five Crown companies announced today bring a wealth of experience to their roles, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Dr Wayne Mapp said.
Read full release >>1 September, 2009
Speech at the opening of the 19th Queenstown Molecular Biology Conference
Thank you to Vic Arcus and the organisers for inviting me to open this year's conference. I'd particularly like to extend my greetings to Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Martin Evans and his wife Judith, Lady Evans.
Read full speech >>1 September, 2009
Keynote speech at the Canterbury Software Summit
Good afternoon. I appreciate being asked to speak at the fourth annual Canterbury Software Summit.
Read full speech >>27 August, 2009
Speech at MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the Year Awards
Good evening to scientists and innovators both young and old, families, supporters and distinguished guests.
Read full speech >>25 August, 2009
Speech to Bayer Innovators Awards ceremony
Thank you for inviting me, as the Minister of Research, Science and Technology, to speak at the third Bayer Innovators Awards ceremony.
Read full speech >>24 August, 2009
Speech to WaikatoLink Accelerating Innovation Through Collaboration Forum
Congratulations to Chris De Boer and WaikatoLink on the launch of the AngelLink Network.
Read full speech >>14 August, 2009
Speech at the University of Otago Christchurch Medical School Mid-Winter Dialogue
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this Mid-Winter Dialogue series.
Read full speech >>14 August, 2009
Speech at the Higher Education Summit - Research and Innovation Forum
Thank you for this opportunity to speak to the Research and Innovation Forum.
Read full speech >>13 August, 2009
Building growth with science
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has set out the Government’s priorities for the RST sector.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
MAJOR POLICY SPEECH: Research, Science and Technology Priorities
Last month, the Prime Minister gave a major speech on the Government's economic agenda.
Read full speech >>6 August, 2009
Speech at the launch of the Natural Hazards Research Platform
The launch of the first research platform is an important milestone.
Read full speech >>6 August, 2009
Funding boost for natural hazards research
The Natural Hazards Research Platform, launched today by Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp, breaks new ground in how science research is funded.
Read full release >>30 July, 2009
Government fuels future creativity at Weta Digital
A major TechNZ investment of $5.8 million in a research partnership with Weta Digital over three years announced today has been welcomed by Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp. Weta's dollar investment will be on a basis of at least two-for-one.
Read full release >>22 July, 2009
Freshwater management project welcomed
Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has welcomed NIWA's new freshwater management project for Canterbury.
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