Fears cuts could ruin universities' reputations

By Laura Macdonald. Universities have united to condemn the Government's proposal to cut the number of seats on university councils.
The changes are part of the Education Amendment Bill, introduced in February, but students say the changes could push them out of decision-making.
About 180,000 students fill the halls of New Zealand's eight universities, alongside 20,000 full-time staff. Read more...