31 August, 2010
The Government and L3 Communications have reached agreement on completing the Air Force's C130 Hercules aircraft Life Extension Programme, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.
Read full release >>26 August, 2010
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has extended warm congratulations to Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae on his appointment as Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau.
Read full release >>24 August, 2010
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has announced that Nga pae o te Maramatanga, one of eight Government-funded Centres of Research Excellence, would provide $250,000 over two years to investigate the sea slugs plaguing Auckland beaches.
Read full release >>4 August, 2010
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government to the family and friends of New Zealand Army Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell DSD.
Read full release >>29 July, 2010
Nine Defence Force staff are to undertake an eight-month deployment to Uruzgan province in Afghanistan, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.
Read full release >>29 July, 2010
The Government is investing $4.44 million through TechNZ in advanced cyber security technology research by Auckland firm Endace Ltd.
Read full release >>27 July, 2010
This is the 57th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that brought to an end the hostilities of the Korean War - which is not the same as peace.
Read full speech >>22 July, 2010
The launch of this IBM p575 POWER6 supercomputer is not just about a machine.
Read full speech >>21 July, 2010
An Auditor-General's report tabled in Parliament today provides an opportunity to substantially improve the culture and management of the New Zealand Defence Force, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says.
Read full release >>6 July, 2010
Applications have opened for the Chief Executive's job at the new Ministry of Science and Innovation. The Ministry comes into being on 1 November.
Read full release >>2 July, 2010
The new Applied Powder Metallurgy Centre at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic will be the innovative hub of New Zealand's emerging titanium industry, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp.
Read full release >>1 July, 2010
The New Zealand aviation industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years, a new report commissioned by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise says.
Read full release >>1 July, 2010
The Government is backing vital science research in Antarctica with new investments worth $15.3 million.
Read full release >>1 July, 2010
Aviation has always captured the imagination.
Read full speech >>1 July, 2010
Today you begin careers in a Navy whose vision is to be "the best small nation-Navy in the world".
Read full speech >>25 June, 2010
New appointees on Crown Research Institutes boards will place the CRIs at the forefront of innovation and economic growth, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp said today.
Read full release >>23 June, 2010
It is a pleasure to be here tonight to present the Fulbright Awards for 2010.
Read full speech >>20 June, 2010
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp held a formal bilateral meeting with new British Secretary of State for Defence Liam Fox at the Ministry of Defence in London late last week.
Read full release >>17 June, 2010
The joint New Zealand-Australia bid to host the multi-billion dollar Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project was the centre of attention at the annual international SKA forum in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
Read full release >>13 June, 2010
NH-90 helicopters will be a quantum leap forward for the Royal New Zealand Air Force when they start entering service next year, says Defence Minister Wayne Mapp.
Read full release >>11 June, 2010
I am honoured to be here today. I appreciate the considerable effort that you have gone to this year and every year to honour the fallen and to include me in your commemorations.
Read full speech >>7 June, 2010
This forum continues to provide us with an unparalleled opportunity to discuss regional security and emerging issues.
Read full speech >>3 June, 2010
Defence and Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Singapore and Europe today for a series of international meetings in both portfolios.
Read full release >>1 June, 2010
A new Ministry of Science and Innovation is set to play a key role in boosting New Zealand’s economic growth.
Read full release >>20 May, 2010
Budget 2010 provides an extra $35 million a year to fund increased costs and new equipment for the New Zealand Defence Force.
Read full release >>20 May, 2010
The Government is boosting economic growth through a major increase in support for research, science and technology, with the Budget providing $321 million over four years for new initiatives.
Read full release >>19 May, 2010
Nominations are now open for the 2010 Prime Minister's Science Prizes, worth a total of $1 million.
Read full release >>18 May, 2010
The improved security environment in Timor-Leste means New Zealand can cut back the size of its military deployment there, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today.
Read full release >>11 May, 2010
Science and innovation are at the heart of the Goverment's economic agenda, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp says.
Read full release >>6 May, 2010
The Navy accepted the second of its new Offshore Patrol Vessels from shipbuilder BAE Systems Australia at a ceremony in Melbourne this morning.
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