Extract from Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Ter�ary Educa�on Skil s and Employment –
December 2016
Waikato Medical School Proposal
The University of Waikato is proposing to establish a new graduate entry medical school which will
require approximately $250m over 10 years to establish. In col abora�on with the Waikato District
Health Board, the university submited an early stage business case to Ministers Joyce and Coleman
for their considera�on. The business case was assessed by both the TEC and Ministry of Health. The
business case has merit but will require further work before it is suitable for formal considera�on for
funding by the Government. A leter to the two Waikato par�es from both Ministers has been
dra�ed and is awai�ng ministerial approval.
You and the Minister of Health wil need to consider the case in due course.
(duplicated in
Briefing for the Incoming Minister, First 100 days December 2016)