Portfolio: Research, Science And Technology

Higher Education Forum Address

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:20:29 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

I thank the organisers of the Higher Education Summit and Expo 2010 for inviting me to address this summit. Before I begin, I especially want to acknowledge tomorrow's speakers on commercialisation: t...

Speech to Medtech Forum Conference Dinner

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:51:18 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

I thank the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand for inviting me to address the MedTech Forum. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge Professor Jonathan Sackier from the University ...

Speech to the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:44:46 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

I thank Jane Speirs for inviting me to address you this morning. I would also like to acknowledge the President of the Auckland branch of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand, Julia Stone...

Celebrating 20 Years of DNA Forensics in New Zealand

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:47:57 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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 Geoff...

Whale Research Voyage Launch Speech

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:48:10 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you NIWA CEO John Morgan for your introduction. I extend a special welcome to Peter Garrett, Australian Minister for the Environment, Culture and Heritage, our ANZAC partner in this endeavo...

Opening Speech at NZ-US Joint Commission for Science and Technology Meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:48:01 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to speak at the opening of this US- New Zealand Joint Commission Meeting. In particular, I wish to acknowledge and welcome Dr Arden Bement, the director of t...

Opening Speech at Public Astronomy Symposium

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:10:53 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to open the Public Astronomy Symposium. I understand that many of today's speakers have been in Auckland for the 14th workshop on gravitational microlensing,...

Toast to Emperor of Japan at Auckland consulate birthday function

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:59:08 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Mr Hachiro Ishida, Consul-General of Japan in Auckland; Consuls-General; Mayor John Banks, Mayor Andrew Williams, Mayor Bob Harvey, Mayor Penny Webster, Chairman Mike Lee; my Parliamentary colleagues ...

Speech at launch of Getparticipants.com

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:26:22 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you for inviting me here to launch Getparticipants.com. I would like to congratulate mother and son duo Jude and Jamie Mannion on the launch of their new service. I also acknowledge the Vice-Cha...

Speech at the opening of the Zealong Centre

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:14:57 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you for inviting me to the launch of Zealong Tea. I acknowledge Tzewan Chen and Vincent Chen, whose vision we are celebrating. I would also like to acknowledge the Mayor of Hamilton, Bob Si...

Speech at Royal Society of New Zealand Honours Dinner and Presentation of the Rutherford Medal 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:35:57 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you for inviting me here tonight to present the Rutherford Medal. When you are a country the size of New Zealand you have to rely on brains rather than brawn to compete in the global economy. Ou...

Speech at the 2009 New Zealand Association of Scientists Awards

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:35:53 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you Dr James Renwick, and to the previous President, Associate Professor Kathryn McGrath, for inviting me here tonight to present the 2009 New Zealand Association of Scientists Awards. I would l...

One-Year Update Speech at the Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:07:33 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Professor Joerg Kistler (leader of the Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology and also Director of the University of Auckland School of Biological Sciences), Professor Stuart McCutcheon, members of...

First Anniversary Speech at the Plastics Centre of Excellence

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:51:14 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Terry Mischefski (president of Plastics New Zealand), Michael Davies (Dean of the University of Auckland Engineering School), guests: New Zealand's future relies on economic growth. If we are to raise...

Speech at the opening of the Centre for Brain Research at the Auckland Medical School

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:42:58 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you for the opportunity to open the Centre for Brain Research. Congratulations to Professor Richard Faull and Professor Alan Barber, who have led the development of the centre. I alsoacknowledge...

Speech to the Ako Aotearoa Academy of Tertiary Excellence Symposium

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:42:35 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Professor Bryan Gould, chairman of Ako Aotearoa; Associate Professor Donna Buckingham, President; Dr Peter Coolbear, Director - thank you for your welcome. The theme of this symposium...

Speech to the Education Leaders' Forum at the Waiariki Institute of Technology, Rotorua

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:45:31 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Professor Ian Town, thank you for your welcome. My roles as Minister of Research, Science and Technology and Associate Minister for Tertiary Education are linked by a common thread of research. ...

Speech at the opening of the Australasian Research Management Society Annual Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:54:54 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Dr Ian McMahon, delegates, thank you for the opportunity to give the opening address to the 11th Annual Conference of the Australasian Research Management Society. I note that this is the second time ...

Speech at the opening of the 19th Queenstown Molecular Biology Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:28:47 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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,...

Keynote speech at the Canterbury Software Summit

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:13:42 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Good afternoon. I appreciate being asked to speak at the fourth annual Canterbury Software Summit. I would like to acknowledge the guest speakers for the day: Craig Richardson of Jade Sof...

Speech at MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the Year Awards

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:59:09 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Good evening to scientists and innovators both young and old, families, supporters and distinguished guests. I would like to acknowledge Murray Bain of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technol...

Speech to Bayer Innovators Awards ceremony

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:39:31 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

First, may I acknowledge Nevil Gibson, Editor-in-Chief of the National Business Review, and the regional head of Bayer, Hans-Dieter Hausner. Thank you for inviting me, as the Minister of Research, Sci...

Speech to WaikatoLink Accelerating Innovation Through Collaboration Forum

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:41:24 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Mark Weldon, Mark Stuart, Jim Bolger, David Bennett, Sir John Anderson, Guests of WaikatoLink. First, can I congratulate Chris De Boer and WaikatoLink on the launch of the AngelLink Network. People o...

Speech at the University of Otago Christchurch Medical School Mid-Winter Dialogue

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:44:21 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you for inviting me to speak at this Mid-Winter Dialogue series. As Minister of Research, Science and Technology, with responsibilities for the Health Research Council, it will come as no surpri...

Speech at the Higher Education Summit - Research and Innovation Forum

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:31:37 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you for this opportunity to speak to the Research and Innovation Forum. I would also like to acknowledge Professor Jeannie Herbert. The Prime Minister made a major speech last month ...

MAJOR POLICY SPEECH: Research, Science and Technology Priorities

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:07:28 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Last month, the Prime Minister gave a major speech on the Government's economic agenda. In the course of this speech, he made reference to six policy drivers that are fundamental in the Government's d...

Speech at the launch of the Natural Hazards Research Platform

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:34:25 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

The launch of the first research platform is an important milestone. It marks a move towards a better balance between negotiated and contestable research investments. I will discuss this issue m...

Speech at International Polar Year Science Celebration

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:31:45 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

The Antarctic has captured the imagination of New Zealanders for over a century, with the heroic age of exploration culminating in Sir Edmund Hillary's trans-Antarctic crossing. In recent years it has...

Speech at the opening of the 2009 New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:49:32 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Thank you for inviting me here today to open the 2009 New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference. First, let me acknowledge the international scientists and business people who ha...

Speech at the launch of IZON's world-first nanotechnology units

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:24:48 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

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...