AU levy

NZSPA Reporter

Auckland Will honour its financial obligations to the New Zealand University Students' Association and pay its levy, says President John Prebble.

But he made it clear this meant only the £980 Auckland had come to Easter Council prepared to pay, and emphasised this had been approved by the other universities, albeit reluctantly.

On a proportionate basis Auckland would have to pay another £400 to match the other universities' contribution.

Mr. Prebble, interviewed by telephone by NZSPA in Christchurch, said his association would, if it made a profit, be prepared to make an ex gratia payment into NZUSA's general funds. This however was dependent on the association's making a profit.

"But I can't see it happening," Mr. Prebbles added.

Last year, the Auckland University Students' Association lost on its operations The deficit was estimated by the student paper "Craccum" at £10,000.

Mr. Prebble said Auckland fully supported the aims and activities of the national student body.