Pursuant to section 156A (1) of the Education Act 1989,
I hereby declare that Dannevirke North School (2552) and Hillcrest School (2576) will merge on 31 December 2003.
Hillcrest School will be the continuing full primary school on the Dannevirke North School site.
Dated at Wellington this 14th day of August 2003.
TREVOR MALLARD, Minister of Education.