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A government announcement to help universities get over the line is coming this afternoon.
\\nVictoria, Otago, Massey, and Waikato universities are all struggling with financial deficits, due to declining student enrolments and pandemic impacts.
\\nActing Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni told Mike Hosking more people are working rather than studying due to the cost of living.
\\nShe says this is about making sure people have the right skills to lead our economy.
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