Labour leader Andrew Little announced in Dunedin today the Centre of Digital Excellence (Code) would build on Dunedin's strengths as a centre of knowledge, innovation and expertise in the new economy.
"Dunedin has a solid foundation of talent in the gaming and digital sector. We intend capitalising further on that by establishing a Chair of Computer Gaming and the University of Otago.''
Labour would also set up a gaming incubator with a motion capture studio and provide a funding pool to attract talent to the city through partnerships with the industry and education providers.
The potential was huge for Dunedin, and great for New Zealand as a whole, while remaining affordable, Mr Little said.
Labour would provide $10 million over 10 years, coming from the previously announced $200 million regional development fund.
Mr Little said he was pleased with the newly revealed election date of September 23 which was announed by the Prime Minister earlier this afternoon.
"We are well prepared . . . ready to go.
"There is lots to do, I am very confident, very pleased and looking forward to this year," he said.
Mr Little will speak at a public meeting in the Hutton Theatre, Otago Museum, tonight.
