Council consultant to scope science research

The Marlborough District Council is to pay a consultant $20,000 to scope out an idea for a research institute in Marlborough.
In the 2015 budget, ministers Steven Joyce and Nathan Guy announced $25 million over three years to support new privately-led regional research institutes.
The Government wants institutes to focus on scientific research relevant to a region, with an emphasis on research into new technologies, new firms, products and services.