A Central Otago space research centre has been tipped as a game changer for Alexandra after it was announced this morning it is to be funded as a regional research institute. Photo: Jono EdwardsScience and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce made the announcement at a breakfast meeting in Alexandra. Mr Joyce said the New Zealand Research Institute of Viticulture and Oenology in Marlborough had been chosen as the first new regional research institute. The Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST), led by Alexandra-based research company Bodeker Scientific requested $15million in funding. Applications for a second regional research institutes funding round will open early next month.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 14, 2016 20:52 UTC