University Vice-Chancellor's Mask of Neutrality Slips?

Ex-Labour MP Grant Robertson seems to have let the mask slip, flying his political - and ideological - colours in a recent communication as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago.

The former Labour deputy and Finance Minister was unequivocal in his denouncement of New Zealand First's Definitions of Woman and Man bill currently before Parliament; and presented his personal view of governent fiscal policy as an institutional position, appearing to frame Budget 2026 as detrimental to the student body. 

While the University claims that does not breach the political neutrality expected of educational institutions, Stephanie Martin of the Free Speech Union explains that is exactly what has occurred.

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