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Wayne Mapp is travelling to the United States this week for top-level talks in both his portfolio areas of Defence and Research, Science and Technology.

“As the Wellington Declaration makes clear, New Zealand and the US have a close relationship. This visit is an opportunity to build and expand that relationship in both defence and science,” Dr Mapp said today.

This morning marks a significant step forward in New Zealand’s medical and research infrastructure. This new 3T Skyra MRI scanner is the most advanced machine of its type in Australasia. 

The capabilities provided by this machine will have very real benefits for our people. Babies throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific that are born with significant heart defects will be scanned by this machine. Adult heart patients will also benefit. The information it will provide is a quantum step up on what has been achievable before.

Science and technology ties between New Zealand and France have been reinforced with the re-signing of the Dumont d'Urville programme, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp.

I would acknowledge the organisers of the official launch of the CleanTech centre. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this event, and to speak today.

Statements of core purpose for Crown research institutes released today set out a clear and explicit role for each one, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp.

New Zealand invention the Martin Jetpack is one of Time magazine's 50 Best Inventions of 2010, published in the latest issue.

Professor Warren Tate of the University of Otago is this year's winner of the Rutherford Medal.

Twenty-three primary and secondary teachers have been awarded New Zealand Science, Mathematics and Technology Teacher Fellowships for 2011.

I want to acknowledge the role of He Waka Tāngata and the Oxygen Group in organising the Running Hot Conference and helping develop a connected and interdisciplinary research culture in New Zealan

High-quality science and research expertise is now within reach for more Kiwi businesses, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp.

High-quality research and cutting-edge business development will form a winning partnership in the Government's new Technology Transfer Voucher scheme, says Research, Science and Technology Ministe

ASEAN + 8 nations meet in Hanoi

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Hanoi for the inaugural ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM+8) in Hanoi this week.

Four of the country's top academics have received Government support for their work through the prestigious James Cook Research Fellowships, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp

TechNZ will invest $3.7 million over 30 months in a project to research and develop an innovative produce sorting machine, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today.

The Government has invested $10.8 million in developing new apple and pear varieties, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today.

Science as a key driver of our economic growth and social development is highlighted by this year's Marsden Fund grants announced today, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp says

Our economy is open and, by world standards, lightly regulated.  New Zealanders are by and large well-educated, intelligent and open to fresh ideas.  Many of them come up with brilliant,

First, I acknowledge the organisers of this year's 20th Queenstown Molecular Biology meeting, led by Professor Peter Shepherd.

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 y

The Government is investing $4.44 million through TechNZ in advanced cyber security technology research by Auckland firm Endace Ltd.

The launch of this IBM p575 POWER6 supercomputer is not just about a machine. It is about NIWA's commitment to science.

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.

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 Wayn