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The University Council is the governing body of Victoria University of Wellington.

About the Council

Find out how the University Council is structured and what documents are used to govern the University.

Structure and membership

The University Council’s structure and membership profiles.

Council Committees

The University Council has six committees plus the Academic Board.

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