There are concerns that university funding is not keeping up with costs.

A Tertiary Education Commission briefing paper suggests the financial books of Massey University and Wellington's Victoria University are deemed high risk.

RNZ reports eight universities had forecast a combined deficit of $42 million.

Universities New Zealand Executive Director Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking the Government controls about 70% of funding.

He says they are making choices on expenditure, but it comes down to a conversation with Government.

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There are concerns that university funding is not keeping up with costs. 
A Tertiary Education Commission briefing paper suggests the financial books of Massey University and Wellington's Victoria University are deemed high risk. 
RNZ reports eight universities had forecast a combined deficit of $42 million. 
Universities New Zealand Executive Director Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking the Government controls about 70% of funding. 
He says they are making choices on expenditure, but it comes down to a conversation with Government. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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