Portfolio: Research, Science And Technology

Nominations open for PM's Science Prizes

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:38 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Nominations are now open for three of the inaugural Prime Minister's Science Prizes. "These prizes will celebrate the cream of this country's scientific talent," Minister of Research, Science and Tech...

Ministerial visit to Canada

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:43:42 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Canada for a formal bilateral Defence visit and a Research, Science and Technology visit. Dr Mapp will also attend the first Halifax International Security...

Recognition for outstanding work in science

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:16:59 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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, recognis...

Big boost for kiwifruit research

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:13:39 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has announced a $15.2 million dollar Government investment into developing new kiwifruit varieties. The Foundation for Research, Science and Tec...

Stronger science links with Japan

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:35:04 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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 Japanes...

Taskforce to review Crown Research Institutes

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:52:09 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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 ...

Capital landmark to change hands

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:19:26 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

The Government is set to hand Wellington's iconic Carter Observatory over to the Wellington City Council. The Carter Observatory Act Repeal Bill received its first reading in Parliament yesterday. It ...

Ministerial visit to Australia

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:02:57 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp will travel to Australia tonight for annual meetings with his Australian counterparts. Dr Mapp will meet the Australian Minister...

Ministerial visit to China

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:51:43 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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. "China's influence in Asia, parti...

Experience to the fore in Crown company appointments

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:02:03 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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. Nine new appointments...

Building growth with science

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:47:10 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has set out the Government’s priorities for the RST sector. In a keynote address to sector leaders at Parliament yesterday, Dr Mapp said that ...

Funding boost for natural hazards research

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:53:05 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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. "This new Platform means that ess...

Government fuels future creativity at Weta Digital

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:27:44 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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. Wet...

Freshwater management project welcomed

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:08:42 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has welcomed NIWA's new freshwater management project for Canterbury. NIWA (the National Institute of Atmospheric & Water Research) announced ...

Crown Research Institute board appointments

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:43:24 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Director and chair appointments and reappointments to the boards of seven Crown Research Institutes were announced today by Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp. There are 12 new a...

Job Summit output a boost for young innovators

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:36:34 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

A new post-graduate internship programme to be set up by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology will create 150 new intern positions, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp ...

Travel grants for Kiwi and Spanish researchers

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:44:36 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

New Zealand and Spanish science researchers will benefit from a new travel grant programme between the two countries, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has announced. The new initi...

Budget boost supports strong base for science

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:24:50 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Budget 2009 recognises the critical role science and technology will play in the economic recovery through substantial extra funding, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp says.“Budge...

World first for Landcare Research programme

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:26:00 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has congratulated Landcare Research on achieving a world first in climate change measurement. "The carboNZero programme it manages is the first ...

NZ-China scientist exchange programme launched

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:40:27 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

A new programme between New Zealand and China will open the door to exchanges for promising researchers. The New Zealand-China Scientist Exchange Programme will support short-term research visits for ...

New Chair for Marsden Fund Council

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:58:04 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Professor Peter Hunter of the University of Auckland has been appointed Chair of the Marsden Fund Council. Announcing the appointment, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp said he ...

Science Minister salutes super New Zealand technology

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:58:24 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

World-first super conductor technology created by New Zealand scientists today won praise from Research, Science & Technology Minister, Dr Wayne Mapp. The Minister was visiting a public display...

Release of Research, Science & Technology Briefings

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:31:57 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Four briefing papers from the research, science and technology sector were released publicly at 1pm today. ...

Minister welcomes new Crown Research Institute

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:26:54 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Two Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) - Crop & Food Research and HortResearch - come together today to form a single research institute known as The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Researc...