Pursuant to section 156A of the Education Act 1989, I hereby declare that Lansdowne School (2885), Hiona Intermediate School (2858) and Totara Drive School (3047) will merge, with Totara Drive School being the continuing full primary school.
The merging of these schools shall take effect from 1 January 2004.
Dated at Wellington this 11th day of September 2003.
TREVOR MALLARD, Minister of Education.