The chief executive of a company working with Victoria University of Wellington on a re-development is helping fund the very protest which has forced one of its campuses to close.
Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
The head of Red Stag, Marty Verry, said he made a "small donation" in a personal capacity, which he believes has been spent on toilet facilities.
Victoria University thanked RNZ for drawing its attention to the matter, and said it would look into it when it could.
It said it was focusing on preparing for the Omicron outbreak and ensuring the safety of its staff and students impacted by the protest, which has closed its Pipitea campus.
It said Red Stag was one of just two companies that could do the type of timber engineering needed for the redevelopment.
Verry wants the government to end isolation requirements for travellers now Covid is rife in the community. He said he was happy to talk with Victoria University about his views, or any of the company's customers.
"But if they condone the unnecessary destruction of the $17b tourism industry now that MIQ is not required, it will be a short conversation," he said.
Red Stag has business interests in forestry, timber, property development, and tourism.
Meanwhile, Police Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers said the police were having a close looking at the legality of funding the protest - given much of the occupation at Parliament and the blockade of roads is against the law.