Victoria University of Wellington Council's application for a name change has been denied.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins denied the application on Tuesday afternoon saying: "The Council's consultation showed that staff were divided on the name change, and there was significant opposition from alumni and students who responded."
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"I also received more than 450 pieces of correspondence on the name change question from students, alumni and others most opposed to the name change. Many of these referred to a petition with more than 10,000 signatories listed as opposing the name change."
Mr Hipkins says he "[is not] convinced that the University engaged sufficiently with the views of those stakeholders who should have their views considered. ..I am not persuaded that the recommendation is consistent with the demands of accountability and the national interest".
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