Lincoln Uni considers Massey merger

Lincoln University is considering an offer from Massey University to merge the two institutions.

Massey, which has campuses in Palmerston North, Wellington, and Albany in Auckland, raised the idea after merger talks between Lincoln and Crown research institute AgResearch were abandoned this month, The Press reported.

Massey vice-chancellor Steve Maharey said the university was interested in discussing a merger with Lincoln, The Press reported today.

Lincoln University vice-chancellor Roger Field said his university was focusing on its relationship with AgResearch but would not rule out talks with Massey about a merger.

- NZPA