Ben Schmidt
Massey University are being 'short sighted' over cuts, union says
The Tertiary Education Union says Massey University is being short sighted and damaging with plans to cut even more staff.
The University's proposal would see 40 full time staff axed from its college… Audio
Massey University to axe nursing programme
As the government promises a range of initiatives to boost nursing numbers, Massey University is scrapping its Bachelor of Nursing at its Auckland campus. From next year, the programme will be… Audio
Massey university preparing for further cuts
Another university appears to be preparing to make further staff cuts.
Massey University is working to formalise policies to axe courses with low enrolments, and eliminate duplication of courses… Audio
Massey University staff told to clear buildings' rat traps
Professor Rat Catchers are apparently a new thing at Massey University. In an email the varsity's told staff they're responsible for disposing of dead rodents and vermin in traps that are in the… Video, Audio
Union wants Massey to front over proposed restructure
The Tertiary Education Union is calling on Massey University to front up over a proposed restructure which it says could affect as many as 150 jobs.
Massey University provided a statement to RNZ… Audio
Bowling greens at centre of Palmerston North housing dispute
A couple of former bowling greens in Palmerston North are at the centre of a land-use dispute.
The council and housing advocates want them for housing - but the proposals haven't won universal… Audio
Renters say government failing on price hikes
The government is failing to control rent rises, according to some tenants' groups.
Property investors - who say they feel attacked as a result of the government's latest housing reforms - are… Audio
Hard for tenants to say ‘no’ to intrusive questions - advocate
Advocates for tenants are worried new guidelines for landlords won't stop them asking potential tenants dodgy questions. The Privacy Commissioner John Edwards has released guidelines about what… Audio
Widespread Massey University enrolment problems 'a nightmare'
Massey students say glitches with the university's IT system is seeing some students miss out on courses, and even student loans and allowances. On campus and extramural students are reporting… Audio