A student group at Otago University has objected to the university's bid to renew its liquor licence.
Students for Sensible Drug Policy Dunedin want the licence renewal to be conditional, on the university stocking up on a medicine to treat opioid overdoses.
The group will present its case at a district licensing committee on Thursday.
Otago University Students Association President, Quintin Jane, says the Association supports stocking up on opioid overdose medicine but not to shut down student bars.
"I'm just hoping that this is the beginning of a conversation with the university alongside many of the others we do about how we can support students and keep them safe."
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