A union leader says that planned staff layoffs at Victoria University of Wellington are causing shock, disbelief and upset on campus.
The Tertiary Education Union says Victoria, which has a 33 million dollar deficit, intends to axe 230 academic and non-academic staff.
Branch president, Dougal McNeill, says the cuts will be across many areas, including arts, science and commerce.
Dougal McNeill spoke to Corin Dann.
