Waikato University is pushing Hamilton Council to waive over five million dollars in development contributions—and cough up an extra 250K annually for five years—to fund a new medical school set to train 120 extra doctors yearly from 2028, with clinical placements in regional areas. But local councillors like Sue Moroney are firmly against it, calling it a central government responsibility—not a local ratepayer burden—especially as councils already struggle under ratepayer caps and rising infrastructure costs. Critics question why a financially healthy university needs this cash when the city’s budget is tight. The council will vote on this in their long-term plan, with residents getting a say early next year.
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