I find it sort of ironic that the University, in want of a "business model" or "strong enterprise" (whatever they actually mean to the people doing the paper-pushing), seems to have completely lost sight of its priorities... or "core business". What devastating effects this... oxymoronic loss of direction (or balls) has on the University itself (and its constituents) and NZ as a whole is being seen.

I mean, seriously, what sort of "business" or "enterprise" doesn't get to grips with the fact that it has to support its core? If I asked my buddies over at CE, or TC at SS, or BD at SW, or DT at NP - what would they say?

I mean, I am no business guru, in fact - I am completely ignorant of most marketplace-theories, but I'd say (and correct me if I am being too far-fetched), if what you wanted to sell Auckland's best pies, you'd want to attract the best pie chefs, instead of say... burning down their houses and moving all the best ovens to Otago. No? Maybe just me then.