Auckland University of Technology has denied claims that the Pacific Media Centre is being sidelined.
The Centre's recently retired director David Robie has raised concern about the way AUT is handling the PM's leadership succession, as well as the removal of its physical office without a clear relocation.
It prompted an outcry among regional exponents of Pacific journalism.
Johnny Blades reports
Professor Berrin Yanıkkaya, PMC director Professor David Robie and Victoria University's Assistant Vice-Cheancellor (Pasifika) Laumanuvao Winnie Laban at the PMC ten year anniversary event. Photo: Mata Lauano/Spasifik