23 November, 2009
Nominations open for PM's Science Prizes
Nominations are now open for three of the inaugural Prime Minister's Science Prizes.
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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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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.
Read full release >>21 July, 2009
Crown Research Institute board appointments
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.
Read full release >>3 July, 2009
Job Summit output a boost for young innovators
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 announced today.
Read full release >>24 June, 2009
Travel grants for Kiwi and Spanish researchers
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.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Budget boost supports strong base for science
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.
Read full release >>13 May, 2009
World first for Landcare Research programme
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has congratulated Landcare Research on achieving a world first in climate change measurement.
Read full release >>9 March, 2009
NZ-China scientist exchange programme launched
A new programme between New Zealand and China will open the door to exchanges for promising researchers.
Read full release >>11 February, 2009
New Chair for Marsden Fund Council
Professor Peter Hunter of the University of Auckland has been appointed Chair of the Marsden Fund Council.
Read full release >>22 December, 2008
Science Minister salutes super New Zealand technology
World-first super conductor technology created by New Zealand scientists today won praise from Research, Science & Technology Minister, Dr Wayne Mapp.
Read full release >>12 December, 2008
Release of Research, Science & Technology Briefings
Four briefing papers from the research, science and technology sector were released publicly at 1pm today.
Read full release >>1 December, 2008
Minister welcomes new Crown Research Institute
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 Research Ltd (Plant and Food Research).
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