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.
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Associated Ministers
- Wayne Mapp - Minister
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 >>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
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 >>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 >>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
Speech to the Ako Aotearoa Academy of Tertiary Excellence Symposium
The theme of this symposium is "Turning Vision into Promising Practice".
Read full speech >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>23 June, 2009
Speech at International Polar Year Science Celebration
The Antarctic has captured the imagination of New Zealanders for over a century.
Read full speech >>23 June, 2009
Speech at the opening of the 2009 New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference
Thank you for inviting me here today to open the 2009 New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference.
Read full speech >>22 June, 2009
Speech at the launch of IZON's world-first nanotechnology units
It's great to be in Christchurch again. I was here in April with the Prime Minister for the opening of NZi3. At that time we were very impressed with the way NZi3 is working as a "hothouse" of ICT research, bringing together researchers and business.
Read full speech >>14 April, 2009
Speech at the opening of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre
I am particularly pleased to officially open the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre.
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